Cannabis & Psychedelics Articles

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Why the University of Kentucky Set Up a Cannabis Research Facility

Several studies at the center are already underway, and their findings may just help inform the state’s eventual medical cannabis policies. To find out more, Analytical Cannabis spoke to the center’s director, Shanna Babalonis.

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Speaking to Both Sides of Oregon’s Cannabis-Aspergillus Testing Debate

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One issue has come to divide the state’s legal cannabis industry in recent months: Aspergillus testing. Analytical Cannabis reached out to key figures on both side of the debate to find out why fungi testing has become so fraught.

Lessons Learned From Connecticut's Cannabis Labs

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Analytical Cannabis investigates the cannabis testing sector of Connecticut to understand the challenges analysts face in the state.

A Preview of the 4th Edition of Practical Guide to ICP-MS and Other Atomic Spectroscopy Techniques

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Heavy metals expert Robert Thomas previews his new book, the 4th Edition of Practical Guide to ICP-MS and Other Atomic Spectroscopy Techniques: A Tutorial for Beginners.

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Three Medical Benefits of CBD

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Alberto Sainz Cort, a scientist from Broughton, a regulatory consultancy currently focused on EU and UK cannabis regulations, explores three medical benefits of CBD.

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Opinion: The More Control You Have Over Your Cannabis Greenhouse, the Better

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Brady Green, head grower at UK-based medicinal cannabis firm Dalgety, explains how an innovative and state-of-the-art environment is essential to creating a medicinal product.

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How to Recognize and Treat Magnesium Deficiency in Cannabis Plants

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This Analytical Cannabis article explores the importance of magnesium, how to spot magnesium deficiency, and how it can be prevented.

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Building Trust with Consumers: The Importance of Transparent Cannabis Testing

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Eric Schneider, the managing director of AlphaRoot, a tech-enabled cannabis insurance broker, explains how cannabis labs can build trust with their customers by making their testing more transparent.

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Sustainable Technologies For Cannabis Extraction and Processing

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Thomas Rosengren, chief technical officer at Alchemy 29, explains how solventless extraction can help producers to maximize their operation’s value.

What the Cannabis Industry Should Know About Plastic

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Heavy metals expert Robert Thomas explores how plastic could pose a contamination risk in cannabis operations.