Weed Science: Researchers Map Marijuana DNA to Unlock Cannabis's Full Potential
Weed Science: Researchers Map Marijuana DNA to Unlock Cannabis's Full Potential
Cannabis can be used in the treatment of numerous conditions, from epilepsy to alleviating the side effects of cancer therapies, though the full extent of the plant’s medicinal benefits remain largely unexplored. A new research initiative hopes to address this by mapping the cannabis genome in a quest to unlock the full potential of pot.
Scientists at the University of California Davis partnered with biotech firm Front Range Biosciences (FRB) to conduct the genomics research to “advance understanding of cannabis for medical and nutraceutical uses.”
The research team at UC Davis has previously mapped the genomes of the cabernet sauvignon grape and the arabica coffee bean and now want to focus on the hemp plant due to its commercial potential. (Newsweek, 30.10.2017)
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