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[#item_full_content] Researchers at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) reported a discovery that an ancient ancestor of the cannabis plant produced a compound with anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, opening potential new avenues for medical use. Dutch scientists discover ancient cannabis enzyme with pain-relief potential Read More

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