Leo Bear-McGuinness
Science Writer
Leo joined Analytical Cannabis in 2019. From research to regulations and analysis to agriculture, his writing covers all the need-to-know news for the cannabis industry. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Newcastle University and a master's degree in science communication from the University of Edinburgh.
Latest Content From Leo Bear-McGuinness
Canadian Hospitals Launch Medical Cannabis Trial
Conducted over six months, the study hopes to include 2,000 patients from across Canada who live with chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, and depression.
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Analytical Cannabis July 2020 Digest
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Oklahoma Begins Enforcing Medical Cannabis Testing
The new rule was initially meant to take effect on April 1, but delays were made amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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THC Can Reduce Sociability in Mice, Study Finds
While cannabis is often associated with social settings, new research has found that exposure to the drug can increase social isolation – at least, in mice.
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Cannabis Cravings Are Produced Throughout the Brain, Study Finds
The new study could help determine how brain network patterns may change once consumers reduce their cannabis intake.
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Florida Health Department Awards its First Marijuana Testing Lab Status
The cannabis and hemp testing company Kaycha Labs has become the first business in Florida to be awarded the state Department of Health’s certified marijuana testing laboratory status.
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Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board Takes Control of State's Marijuana Industry
Taking control from July 1, the CCB will regulate the licensing and operations of the state’s cannabis companies.
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West Virginia is Once Again Taking Applications for Medical Cannabis Testing Labs
The US state legalized the use of medical cannabis back in April 2017, but its program has yet to become fully operational.
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Californian Cannabis Businesses Given 60 More Days to Renew Their Licenses
In an announcement on Monday, the state’s three cannabis licensing authorities clarified that businesses with licenses expiring between July 1 and August 31 can now request a deferral.
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Colorado Governor Signs Cannabis Equity Bill to Help Grant Possession Pardons
Approved on Monday, June 30, the new bill gives Governor Jared Polis the power to mass-pardon Coloradans for convictions of cannabis possession of two ounces or less.
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