Vitamin E Acetate Found in a Popular European CBD Vape Products, Study Finds
The diluent thickener, which is thought to be the culprit behind the outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries seen in the United States in 2019, has been discovered in one of Europe’s most popular CBD vape products.
The UK Needs A 0.03% THC Limit for CBD Products, Says Industry Group
Given the sheer scale of the country’s CBD sector, it’s likely a THC limit will be drawn up at some point. But what should it be? Well, one group of leading CBD experts have an answer.
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?
The UK’s Food Standards Agency Updates its CBD Novel Foods Criteria
With just over two weeks left until its CBD deadline, the FSA has clarified that all novel foods applications just have to be “submitted” by March 31, 2021.
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.
Indoor Cannabis Cultivation Leaves a Large Carbon Footprint, Study Finds
What’s been the environmental cost of the boom in indoor, energy-demanding cannabis farming? A heavy one, according to one new study.
THC Can Remain in Breast Milk for Six Weeks, Study Finds
After testing the participants' milk, blood, and urine samples, the study's authors found that all women still had detectable levels of THC in their breastmilk six weeks after quitting cannabis.
Scientists Say They Can Spot High-CBD Strains Just From Their Leaves
It is possible to visually distinguish between high-CBD and high-THC cannabis strains just by looking at the physical properties of the plants as they grow, according to new research.
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.
