Welcome to episode 17 of our podcast! In this episode, we delve into a recent Swiss study that examines the potential link between cannabis use and heart disease. We analyze the study's findings, which tested 185,000 individuals and explored 65 genetic markers of heart disease. We discuss the implications of the study, including questions about bias, ethics, and the challenges of conducting research on cannabis use. Join us as we navigate this fascinating topic and explore the current understanding of the relationship between cannabis and heart health.

In this episode, we welcome back our resident expert guest, plant enthusiast, final year Ph.D. candidate in the genetics of medicinal cannabis at La Trobe University, friend and favourite cannabis scientist, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis. Gianni's work is dedicated to discovering new and exciting therapies for treatments by unlocking the therapeutic benefits of plants. He graduated with first class honours in botany in 2017 and has been researching cannabis trichome genetics full-time as a Ph.D. candidate since then. In addition to being an academic teaching plant-based molecular biology to undergraduates, Gianni is also a scientific consultant in the cannabis industry with experience as a cultivator for one of Australia's largest cannabis companies. He brings a wealth of expertise in both the science and commercial sides of medical cannabis to our show.

Want to hear more from Gianni, follow his cannabis updates at cannabisnews.au

Links in the episode:
Study — New Study Finds No Causal Link Between Cannabis Use and Heart Disease - cannabisnews.au

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