/ CBD Content for ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ en /blog/rise-pseudocannabinoids <p>Developing pseudocannabinoids, synthetic molecules that mimic the activity of molecules found in cannabis plants, is the goal of research by Professor Mark Mascal in the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Department of Chemistry. Mascal recently received a $30,000, one-year seed grant, the <a href="https://chemistry.ucdavis.edu/donors">Dr. Mohsen Najafi Research Award in Medicinal Chemistry</a>, to advance his work.&nbsp;</p> April 02, 2025 - 11:07am Andy Fell /blog/rise-pseudocannabinoids /news/synthetic-version-cbd-treats-seizures-rats <p>A synthetic, non-intoxicating analogue of cannabidiol (CBD) is effective in treating seizures in rats, according to research by chemists at the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½. The synthetic CBD alternative is easier to purify than a plant extract, eliminates the need to use agricultural land for hemp cultivation, and could avoid legal complications with cannabis-related products. The work was recently published in the journal&nbsp;<em><a href="https://rdcu.be/bEH8b">Scientific Reports</a></em>.&nbsp;</p> May 28, 2019 - 8:52am Andy Fell /news/synthetic-version-cbd-treats-seizures-rats