ASTM Workshop on Measurement of Elemental Contaminants in Cannabis/Hemp Consumer Products
This workshop will provide a broad perspective of the current knowledge of elemental contaminants in cannabis/hemp consumer products, communicate their significance, and as a result, educate users, cultivators, processors, testing labs, and regulators within the cannabis/hemp community of their potential risk to human and environmental health.
An Introduction to PCR
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a technique that has revolutionized the world of molecular biology and beyond. In this article, we will discuss a brief history of PCR and its principles, highlighting the different types of PCR and the specific purposes to which they are being applied.
What Is Flow Cytometry?
When it comes to analyzing cells in a lab setting, flow cytometry is a widely used and comprehensive single-cell analysis method. This article outlines what flow cytometry is, how it works, the different types that exist, how data are analyzed, and what the future holds for flow cytometry.
Is Delta-8-THC a Legal High?
Delta-8-THC is growing in popularity across North America. But how is it different to its more famous cousin, Delta-9-THC? What are its effects? And is it, like many are claiming, federally legal in the US?
What Is Synthetic CBD?
As quality and safety regulations for the CBD industry are implemented, synthetic CBD is becoming an appealing alternative for the market, writes Richard O’Halloran, CEO of Biosportart.
Could the “Spirit Molecule” DMT Assist in Stroke Recovery?
N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is a psychedelic compound under investigation for a range of therapeutic uses. One avenue of research is being pursued by Algernon Pharmaceuticals, who are investigating whether sub-hallucinogenic DMT doses could help to protect and repair the brain in the hours after a stroke.
The Current State of Psychedelic Research
Scientific research groups have only begun investigating the properties of psychedelic compounds relatively recently. But what have they uncovered so far?
An Overview of Next-Generation Sequencing
Over the last 56 years, researchers have been developing methods and technologies to assist in the determination of nucleic acid sequences in biological samples. Our ability to sequence DNA and RNA accurately has had a great impact in numerous research fields. This article discusses what next-generation sequencing (NGS) is, advances in the technology and its applications.
How Cannabis Emulsion Science is Advancing
Harold Han, founder and chief science officer at Vertosa, takes a look at the recent developments in the emerging cannabis processing field of emulsions.
Can Avid Hyperaccumulating Plants like Hemp be Realistically Used as a Source of Medicinal Cannabinoids? Part 2: The Importance of Testing
The second part of this series examines industrial and medical applications of hemp and emphasize the importance of regular testing for heavy metals to ensure maximum consumer safety.
