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CBD Research: A Dive into the Regulations of Cannabis Research

Advarra

As such, we are seeing an uptick in research examining the therapeutic effects of cannabis and its constituents. While there isn’t a significant amount of research on cannabidiol (CBD), it’s easily accessible in the U.S. This can make research challenging, but not insurmountable. Funding Research on Cannabis.

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Toxic metals in baby food: Researchers find 'concerning' gaps in US regulations

Medical Xpress

And they share one more thing in common: They likely contain toxic metals. Rice cereal, formula, purees and puffs. They're among the most popular products purchased from the baby food aisle.

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Dietary Supplements: Regulations in Research Studies and IRB Considerations

WCG Clinical

Dietary Supplements in Research Studies When used as investigational products in a study, dietary supplements may be subject to varying regulations and requirements. Next, let’s look at considerations for study design: Study objectives are crucial in defining the specific aim of the research and the intended use of the product.

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Common medications contain animal byproducts, study finds

Scienmag

No FDA regulations in place to alert patients when medication is derived from animals More physicians and pharmacists are advocating for patients to be made aware of animal byproducts contained in common medications, according to new research in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Here’s Why the USDA Updated its Organic Food Regulations

XTalks

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently updated its organic food regulations to tighten guidelines around organic products. However, products labeled “organic” may contain five percent non-certified organic materials. When is Food Considered Organic? The USDA has stringent rules for what is considered organic.

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Research reveals therapeutic potential of mRNA in rare diseases

Drug Discovery World

Researchers have used messenger RNA (mRNA) to create an effective therapy for a rare liver disease in preclinical studies, demonstrating the technology’s potential therapeutic use in people. Patients affected by the disease are found to also experience an imbalance of glutathione regulation, which is important for liver detoxification.

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Researchers reveal regenerative potential of the thymus

Drug Discovery World

Researchers have identified stem cells in the human thymus for the first time, representing a potential new target to understand immune diseases and cancer. Until now, scientists believed it didn’t contain ‘true’ epithelial stem cells, but only progenitors arising in foetal development.