February 25, 2018, Updated April 22, 2020
Marijuana for medical purposes being grown at BOL Pharma in Israel. Photo courtesy
Hebrew University Prof. Raphael Mechoulam discovers the chemical structure of the active compounds in cannabis, including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahrocannabinol (THC), which is later used to treat seizures, among other disorders. Thanks to his groundbreaking work, Israel today dominates the cannabis research industry.
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