Here is a fascinating story about a unique approach to prevent transmission of those little nasties which cause people to get sick and die. www.forbes.com/...
After looking at the research done on cannabis and COVID by other scientists, they were able to determine that cannabis, a special strain in particular, could potentially block COVID-19 from entering a person’s body to begin with.
It all comes down to our body’s ACE2 receptors, which works sort of like doorways into our bodies for the virus. In the case of the Kovalchuck’s work, cannabis would be used to decrease the level of ACE2 gene expression, essentially temporarily closing the doors to the virus.
Beyond that, it’s also possible that the strain could be used to prevent the virus from being able to propagate once it’s already entered someone’s system.
“Cannabis sativa, especially one high in the anti-inflammatory cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD), has been proposed to modulate gene expression and inflammation and harbour anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties,” the study says. “Working under the Health Canada research license, we have developed over 800 new Cannabis sativa lines and extracts and hypothesized that high-CBD C. sativa extracts may be used to modulate ACE2 expression in COVID-19 target tissues.”
Actually, the science behind this is quite fascinating. I, for one, could love to visit Ye Olde Folkes Homes in my nape of the forest and share a toke with them. More precisely, bringing them their own water pipe or bong, having personal, disposable covers and tips for each individual user would be the rule.
Sadly, no matter how strong the medical data might be, we still have to face facts. Both in Justice and in the health fields, Trump has appointed absolute nazis who will never approve or even decriminalize marijuana. Getting them to change their minds? Hmm. That uphill road reminds me of the Alps. Even Bram S. Renfield at the CDC would be nearly impossible to convince.
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And now, from the Church of Ineffable Stupidity, a mindless poll for shytes and goggles: