www.popsci.com/science/article/2011-08/genome-marijuana-sequenced-and-published?page=#comments
By: Paul Adams
A Netherlands-based company has been modifiying the genes of Cannibis(aka marijuana) to help take all the healing capabilities it provides, but they want to take out all the 'feel good' capabilities, the high it gives people. This project has been tested for many years resulting in several prototypes called 'Spice'.
The legalization of Cannibis is a world wide controversy. It has been proved to cure very many cases of cancer. It has been legalized for medical cases ONLY, meaning you must have legal papers, in 16 states. It becomes legal for medical purposes in many new places a year.
Anyway, this 'breakthrough' in science will probably result in another 'Spice' prototype, when the legalization is being fought. There are many arguments that Cannibis helps more than hinders and it has been proved that Cannibis is better for you that alchohol is. We will see where this brings us and if Cannibis's helpful factors will be embraced rather than overlooked.
-Miya-Lisa Swoboda.