Researchers studying DNA from 131,895 individuals frequently observed two genes — CADM2 and GRM3 — related to patterns of starting and continuing cannabis use. A 2025 study, published in Molecular ...

The research also showed the effect of cannabis use on DNA is different in people experiencing their first episode of psychosis compared to users who have never experienced psychosis, suggesting there ...

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In a recent study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, a team of researchers conducted a large-scale meta-analysis consisting of an epigenome-wide association study to understand whether ...

A new study suggests that high-potency cannabis influences DNA methylation and leaves a distinct mark on DNA. The findings provide insights into how cannabis use may affect biological processes. The ...

Your DNA could hold more clues about your relationship with cannabis than you may think. In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers from the University of California, San Diego and DNA ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dario Sabaghi covers the cannabis industry with a focus on Europe. A massive genetic study has found key genes linked to cannabis ...

Differences in how young adults metabolize THC, the main part of cannabis that makes people feel “high,” can influence how they feel after taking the drug as well as their potential risk for ...

Salk Institute scientists created the most detailed cannabis genetic atlas by analyzing 193 genomes. The study reveals vast genetic diversity, especially in cannabinoid and fatty acid genes, and ...

A 2025 study, published in Molecular Psychiatry, found that variations in two genes are linked to cannabis use behaviors and the likelihood of developing cannabis use disorder. These genetic factors ...