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Strain Genie’s mission is to relay scientific findings, typically housed in dense academic articles, to everyone looking to learn about and use cannabis.
Written by a team of M.D.s, Ph.D.s, and scientific journalists, this portal serves as one of the most reliable sources of cannabis content in the world.
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2-AG (2-arachidonoylglycerol): The Endocannabinoid Of Balance
While difficult to tease apart its specific impacts, 2-AG (2-arachidonoylglycerol) works inside the endocannabinoid system to achieve homeostasis.
CB2 receptors: Immune Support Within The Endocannabinoid System
CB2 receptors are found predominantly throughout the body and help the endocannabinoid system prepare an immune response, especially near wounds.
CB1 Receptors: The Endocannabinoid System’s Catcher’s Mitts For THC
CB1 Receptors, short for Cannabinoid Receptor 1, is the name of a molecule-sized docking station found on nerve cells throughout the endocannabinoid system.
Cannabis Dependence: Can You Get Addicted To Weed?
While traditionally seen as innocuous, unregulated cannabis use can begin to interfere with one’s livelihood in a condition known as cannabis dependence.
Anandamide: A Critical Neurotransmitter In The Endocannabinoid System
Anandamide, one of two endocannabinoids making up the endocannabinoid system, is a neurotransmitter that is mimicked by THC and responsible for homeostasis.
The Limonene Terpene: Strains, Effects, and Benefits
The limonene terpene found in high limonene strains of cannabis has been shown to have anti-cancer, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fingula properties.