The Research Digest
Peer-reviewed cannabis science, summarized weekly and tailored to your role. No hype. No advocacy. Just the evidence — delivered every Tuesday.
CBD Bioavailability Routes: What the New RCT Actually Shows
Sublingual administration achieved 35% higher peak plasma concentrations than oral capsules — but the clinical significance is more nuanced than headlines suggest.
THC Tolerance & CB1 Downregulation: PET Imaging Findings
New PET data quantifies receptor downregulation after 4 weeks of daily use. Partial recovery observed at 4 weeks abstinence — but not full normalization at 8 weeks.
Terpene Entourage Effect: Systematic Review Finds Mixed Evidence
Myrcene and linalool show the most consistent synergistic activity with CBD in preclinical models. Clinical evidence remains limited and methodologically heterogeneous.
What's in Every Issue
Each digest is assembled by our scientific team — not an algorithm.
Weekly Study Roundup
The 5 most significant new studies published each week, summarized in plain language with evidence-level ratings.
Emerging Research Alerts
Early signals from preprints and conference presentations — clearly labeled as preliminary, before the press gets hold of them.
Deep Dives
Monthly long-form analysis of a single research question — methodology, limitations, what it means for patients and clinicians.
Q&A Spotlight
Each issue features one unanswered research question from our community, with a current evidence summary from our scientific team.
Corrections & Retractions
When studies are retracted or corrected, we tell you — including ones we've previously covered. Transparency is non-negotiable.
Role-Tailored Content
Clinicians get clinical detail. Researchers get methodology. Patients get plain language. One digest, personalized to your role.
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