Scientists have discovered cannabidiol, a compound in cannabis known as CBD, in a common Brazilian plant, opening potential new avenues to produce the increasingly popular substance.
  • LillyPip@lemmy.ca
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    3 months ago

    This shouldn’t be surprising. There are only so many ways to productively arrange organic compounds, and convergent evolution is well-known.

    Given similar environmental pressure, immeasurable responses will be tried, and the most effective ones will self-select.