How to Write a Cannabis Testing Textbook: A Q&A With Shaun Opie
With his book now published, Analytical Cannabis caught up with Opie to find out how he pivoted into cannabis and what tips a would-be cannabis tester should know before opening their own lab.
Craft Cannabis: The Value of Targeted Breeding
Gary Hiller of Biotech Institute and Mark Lewis of Napro Research explore how the careful breeding of cannabis hybrids can lead to new varieties, rich in flavor.
CBDV Vs CBD: What Are the Differences?
There's a growing interest in the cannabis compound cannabidivarin (CBDV). Bit was it CBDV? And how does it compare to its more famous relative CBD?
UV-Vis Spectroscopy: Principle, Strengths, Limitations and Applications
Ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy is a widely used technique in many areas of science. This article shows how UV-Vis spectroscopy works, its the strengths and limitations, and how to analyze the output data,
Cannabis Extraction: 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions (and Our Answers)
Jim Moore, vice president of new product development at Prospiant, answers the top 10 most frequently asked questions about cannabis extraction.
Why the DEA’s New Marijuana Rule Is “the Most Meaningful Cannabis Reform in Decades”
A recent change at the DEA will be monumental for cannabis research, medical marijuana patients, and potentially the broader legal status of the plant itself, according to cultivators and industry experts.
Is This the Most Accurate Test Yet for a Cannabis High?
Analytical Cannabis spoke to the makers of the Cognalyzer to find out how the device detects a cannabis high.
How Should the Cannabis Industry Regulate Heavy Metal Testing? A Q&A With Rob Thomas
Ahead of his upcoming ASTM-sponsored workshop on measuring heavy metals in cannabis and hemp products, Analytical Cannabis caught up with Rob Thomas to find out how he became the cannabis industry’s heavy metal guru and just what attendees can expect from his upcoming workshop.
How Can Centrifugal Partition Chromatography Separate Pesticides From Cannabis? A Q&A with RotaChrom Technologies
The cannabis sector has a growing interest in centrifugal partition chromatography (CPC). To find out more about this process and its future potential, Analytical Cannabis spoke with the head of a research laboratory at one of the leading CPC instrument manufacturers, RotaChrom Technologies.
