A rare genetic disorder caused by the accumulation of glucocerebroside in cells of the macrophage-monocyte system, owing to the lack of the glucocerebrosidase enzyme, Gaucher primarily affects the liver and the spleen. The disease manifests as Type 1, the most common form, also known as...
Cannabix Technologies (OTCPK: BLOZF), a pioneer in the development of Marijuana and other drug-testing devices, announced that its scientific team has developed a proprietary method that can detect the highest levels of ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) from human breath till date. The company manufactures Cannabix Marijuana Breathalyzer...
Opiant Pharmaceuticals, (NASDAQ: OPNT), which develops pharmacological solutions for addictions, disorders and substance abuse, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Sanofi (NYSE: SNY) to manufacture Opiant’s investigational agent OPNTOO4 (drinabant) for the treatment of Acute Cannabinoid Overdose (ACO). Drinabant, a selective CB1...
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that affects 1 in 2000 individuals and is caused by the loss or damage of a chemical named Hypocretin present in the hypothalamus, which is responsible for the regulation of sleep cycles and alerting the brain. This disorder is characterized...
There is never a dull day in the Cannabis Industry! Each day brings news of consolidations, expansions and diversification of established as well new entrants in the cannabis space, eager to make gains, in the possible event of legalization of Cannabis in the U.S. This year...
The stocks of Cortexyme, Inc (NASDAQ: CRTX), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing novel therapeutics for Alzheimer’ disease, surged by almost 70% on its debut on the stock market on May 9. Its market value jumped to $750 million by end of trading...
The shares of Curaleaf (OTCQX: CURLF) surged by almost 15% since the news of its acquisition of Cura Partners, the owner of Select brand, in an all-stock deal valued at C$1.27 billion or US$948.8 million became public. The deal will offer both the companies the ability to diversify and leverage...
Sjogren’s, named after its discoverer Henrik Sjögren, is the most prevalent systemic autoimmune disease that predominantly affects women. This disorder is manifested in the form of dry eyes, dry mouth, joint pains and chronic fatigue and if left untreated can cause severe dysfunction in organs...
The Canadian cannabis behemoth Canopy Growth Inc (NYSE:CGC), a global leader in diversified cannabis and hemp related products, entered into a definitive agreement with Acreage Holdings, Inc (OTCQX: ACRGF) that bestows it with the right to acquire 100 percent of the company’s shares at such time as cannabis production and...
Parkinson’s is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by muscle rigidity, bradykinesia, cognitive impairment, etc. An estimated one million people in the USA are currently battling this disease, with over 60,000 new diagnoses each year. The cost of healthcare is a staggering $25...
