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ThursdayOct 12, 2017 2:27 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Why Skinvisible, Inc. (SKVI) is Worth Watching in a $65B Market

Skinvisible, Inc. (OTCQB: SKVI), through its wholly owned subsidiary Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is an R&D company offering its patented Invisicare® technology, which can be used to revitalize or create new medical or skincare products, thus enabling companies that license Skinvisible’s formulations to sell their own patented products and ward off generic rivals. A high-performance topical and transdermal delivery system, Invisicare enhances the delivery of drugs and other ingredients to and through the skin utilizing Skinvisible’s innovative formula and process for combining hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymers into stable complexes in water emulsions.  An article discussing this reads: “A prescription dermatology product…

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ThursdayOct 12, 2017 9:30 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) is Frontrunner in the Delivery of Non-Psychoactive Cannabinoids

Lexaria Biosciences Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP), a biosciences company that has developed delivery technologies to improve absorption of bioactive compounds, has enhanced the ability of cannabinoid-products companies to deliver active ingredients to the body with its patent-protected technology. This technology is already being applied to the use of non-psychoactive cannabinoids, yielding a high-absorption hemp oil formula that is a source of omega and fatty acids, and patents are pending for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other psychoactive cannabinoids along with nicotine and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. An article discussing this reads: “The patent awarded to LXRP for the delivery of all non-psychoactive…

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ThursdayOct 12, 2017 9:30 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Why Cannabis Market Investors are Keeping an Eye on EVIO, Inc. (EVIO)

EVIO, Inc. (OTCQB: EVIO), through its EVIO Labs division, is a national leader in providing accredited analytical testing, scientific research and advisory services to the regulated cannabis industry and provides state-mandated ancillary services required for ensuring the safety and quality of the cannabis supply in the United States. During the past two years, EVIO Labs has performed more than 50,000 tests and has evolved from operating one laboratory in Oregon to having nine labs that span California, Oregon, Colorado, Massachusetts and Florida. An article discussing this reads: “EVIO Labs is driving the cannabis testing industry by providing clients nationwide with…

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WednesdayOct 11, 2017 2:35 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Emblem Corp. (TSX.V: EMC) (OTC: EMMBF) Sharpens Focus on Potentially Game-Changing Sustained Release Cannabinoid Formulation

Licensed Canadian cannabis cultivation company Emblem Corp. (TSX.V: EMC) (OTC: EMMBF) recently entered into a collaboration and licensing agreement with Canntab Therapeutics Limited to collaborate on the preclinical formulation, clinical development, regulatory approval, manufacturing and commercialization of Canntab’s patent-pending oral sustained release cannabinoid formulation. The agreement grants Emblem the exclusive right to Canntab’s patents and expertise in Canada to develop, commercialize, use, sell and offer—but not import or export—the product, which will be sold under the Emblem brand. An article discussing this reads: “For pharmaceutical ingredients that are typically short-acting, like cannabinoids, sustained release formulations enable dosage schedules that are…

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WednesdayOct 11, 2017 2:34 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – ABcann Global Corp. (TSX.V: ABCN) (OTCQB: ABCCF) Scales Up in Preparation for Canada’s Impending 2018 Recreational Cannabis Legalization

ABcann Global Corp. (TSX.V: ABCN) (OTCQB: ABCCF) was one of the first companies to obtain a cannabis production license in Canada, and it continues going strong among the country’s limited number of licensed growers—only 62 to date. The company’s high-tech indoor growing environment—with every facet of the growing, curing and harvesting process controlled and monitored by computer—yields a high-quality product that is clean, steady and repeatable—something the company can effectively leverage should recreational cannabis legalization go through in 2018. An article discussing this reads: “Focused on scaling its operations and distinguishing itself through its proprietary organic and pesticide-free growing technology,…

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FridayOct 06, 2017 12:17 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Algae Dynamics Corp. (ADYNF) Prepares for Increased Cannabis Demand in Canada

Algae Dynamics Corp. (OTC: ADYNF), a company engaged in developing unique health products and pharmaceuticals utilizing cannabis and algae oils, is well-positioned to benefit from the impending legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada, which the Canadian government is endeavoring to accomplish by mid-2018. The company’s focus on the development of proprietary research and products utilizing cannabis-derived botanical oils addresses two areas of key interest to consumers: the noted health benefits of cannabinoids and smoke-free alternatives for marijuana consumption. An article discussing this reads: “Algae Dynamics and its marketing team are actively preparing to respond to an increased market demand once…

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TuesdayOct 03, 2017 1:23 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) Breakthrough Lipid-Based Delivery System Revolutionizes Delivery of Cannabinoids and More

Pioneering biotechnology company Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) has developed a breakthrough lipid-based system that facilitates more efficient delivery of bioactive compounds—not only enhancing bio-absorption and bioavailability but also improving taste, smell and the onset of action. Lexaria intends to out-license this patented and proprietary technology, and the company has already applied this delivery technology to its line of products, which includes ViPova, Lexaria Energy and TurboCBD. An article further discussing this reads: “Lexaria’s novel technology, DehydraTECH™, ticks all these boxes by infusing the molecules of organically sourced hemp oil, high in cannabidiol (CBD), inside the molecules of…

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TuesdayOct 03, 2017 1:21 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – India Globalization Capital (NYSE: IGC) Demonstrates Potential in Alzheimer’s Treatment Market

In response to compelling recent data, India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE MKT: IGC) announced it has made a highly significant novel breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—an advancement that could potentially bring much-needed relief to Alzheimer’s sufferers. A recent IGC press release (http://cnw.fm/Cq71C) gave an update on in vitro data that has been compiled from genetically engineered cell lines in an Alzheimer’s disease model, demonstrating that, at varying THC concentrations, the aggregation of Aβ protein (the buildup of which has been linked to causing Alzheimer’s) decreases by up to 40 percent. An article further discussing this reads: “IGC…

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FridaySep 29, 2017 3:03 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Algae Dynamics Corp. (ADYNF) Collaborative Study Yields Possible Breakthrough in Reversing Mental Illness Symptoms Resulting from Adolescent Cannabis Use

Algae Dynamics Corp. (OTCQB: ADYNF), a company engaged in developing unique health products and pharmaceuticals that utilize hemp, cannabis and algae oils, is making international news through its current collaboration with the University of Western Ontario (now rebranded as Western University). A recent study conducted collaboratively between the two entities and globally reported (http://cnw.fm/9IE7f) has found that the negative effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-rich marijuana on the adolescent brain can be reversed through the use of compounds that increase the amounts of GABA, which is a chemical and neurotransmitter in the brain. An article further discussing this reads: “THC exposure reduced…

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FridaySep 29, 2017 3:01 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – ABcann Global Corp. (TSX.V: ABCN) (OTCQB: ABCCF) Achieves $43M in Working Capital, Eyes Substantial Production Capacity Increase for 2018

ABcann Global Corp. (TSX.V: ABCN) (OTCQB: ABCCF), a manufacturer and distributor of medical cannabis in Canada, announced on August 29 (http://cnw.fm/X6GSl) the achievement of working capital in the amount of $43 million from multiple financings, including strategic partnerships and private placements, during the six months ended June 30, 2017. During that period, ABcann recorded revenues of C$264,319, compared with $21,465 during the same period of 2016. For the six-month period ended June 30, the company’s revenues were $436,802, as compared with $21,840 for comparable period of the previous year. An article further discussing this reads: “ABcann’s first quarter as a…

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