This is How Scientists Identified Marijuana’s Distinctive “Skunk” Smell
Cannabis scientists made an odorous breakthrough last year. A group of researchers finally identified 3-methyl-2-butene-1-thiol as the root cause of the signature skunky smell of hemp and cannabis. Now a new paper details the method.
Colorado Regulators Recall Moldy Cannabis Flower
State regulators in Colorado have issued a health and safety notice after “potentially unsafe levels” of total yeast and mold were found in a batch of cannabis flower.
Researchers Create “Drugs Venn Diagram” to Facilitate Drugs Education
Researchers at Newcastle University and the University of Liverpool have unveiled a new visual tool to make sense of drug classification.
US National Cancer Institute Announces It Will Fund Cannabis-Cancer Research
The US government agency has announced it will fund several studies to help determine how cannabis affects cancer development.
Cannabis Use May Increase Risk of Certain Psychotic Experiences, Study Finds
According to a new study, frequent cannabis use may be associated with an increased risk of experiencing certain delusions, such as persecutory delusions or the idea of others hearing your thoughts.
Steep Hill Labs to Open a New Lab in Vermont
The state legalized medical cannabis back in 2004 and approved adult-use sales in 2020.
Thailand Will Give Away One Million Cannabis Plants For Free, Minister Announces
The Thai government will distribute one million cannabis plants as part of its medical cannabis legalization plans, according to one of the country’s ministers.
CBD Can Treat Acne, Study Finds
CBD could be a safe and effective anti-inflammatory treatment for acne, according to a new review from scientists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
AOAC International Partners with Signature Science for Cannabis Proficiency Testing Program
AOAC recently announced it has partnered with Signature Science as its test material provider for AOAC’s new Cannabis/Hemp Proficiency Testing Program.
