$2.7 Million Federal Grant Will Fund Study to Find New Psychedelics
Researchers from the University of California, Davis, and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus are about to start a new project to discover new, non-hallucinogenic treatments for substance use disorders.
Commercial Cannabis Labels Often Don’t Match Chemical Reality, Study Finds
The traditional classifications of sativa, indica, and hybrid-type cannabis might not actually tell consumers very much about what is in their product, new research suggests.
Hemp-Derived Delta-8 THC Products Are Lawful, Says US Court
A federal court in California has ruled that delta-8 THC products can be considered lawful if they’re derived from hemp.
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.
