MGC Pharmaceuticals (ASX:MXC), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJ) have partnered to create an international medical cannabis research hub. The venture, called CannaHub, will initially focus on the treatment of cancer, researching the effectiveness of traditional and medicinal cannabis combination treatments and also...

There were some interesting developments on Australia's cannabusiness scene last week - here's a few highlights. MGC Pharma MGC Pharmaceuticals (ASX:MXC) announced last Tuesday it had signed a formal definitive agreement with CannaGlobal for the strategic sale of 100% MGC Derma, the company's cosmetics division. MXC will hold 10% equity in...

An Australian distiller of hemp gin reportedly had ads promoting its tipple banned by Facebook - and the company has been super-busy since. Tasmania's Nonesuch Distillery produces a range of gins, including one containing hemp seed as an ingredient. The company had been advertising it on Facebook, but says it...

In the Australian state of Queensland, a bill has been introduced to Parliament that aims to provide seriously ill Queenslanders with faster access to medical cannabis. Currently in the state, specialists or a GP in consultation with a specialist must contact Queensland Health to apply for approval to prescribe medical...

The USA's National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) intends stumping up $1,500,000 in FY19 to fund research into minor cannabinoids and terpenes. While an increasing amount of research has gone into the major cannabinoids THC and CBD, there are approximately 113 different cannabinoids in cannabis - and...

Amendment 2, the Medical Marijuana and Veteran Healthcare Services Initiative, was approved by Missouri voters last week. So, where to now? Amendment 2 received support from nearly two thirds of voters, with 65.54% casting a ballot in favour of it. It legalises marijuana for medical purposes and while a tax...

Bod Australia (ASX: BDA) announced on Friday that one of its proprietary cannabis oil products is to be distributed through Chemist Warehouse. The arrangement is kicking off with MediCabilis, a pharmaceutical grade cannabidiol-based preparation, which is available under the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Authorised Prescriber and Special Access Scheme...

The news of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' resignation has been met with positivity by the country's cannabis industry and its investors. It appears Mr. Sessions' hand was forced by President Donald Trump - his resignation letter starts out with the words. “At your request, I am submitting my resignation." Mr. Sessions...

No surprises here - a new poll indicates the vast majority of Americans support legalising medical marijuana. The YouGov poll taken between October 31 and November 1 of 1195 U.S adults shows 78% believe medical marijuana should be legal and an additional 8% say it should be decriminalized. Just 5%...

New Zealand Minister of Agriculture and Food Safety Damien O'Connor has announced hemp seed foods will (finally) be legally available in the country soon. It was back in April last year that the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation gave the nod to allowing hemp seeds to...