Cannabis Science & Health
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.
Psychedelics: How They Act on the Brain to Relieve Depression
How does psilocybin act on the brain to relieve depression? Clare Tweedy, a teaching fellow at the University of Leeds, explains all in this feature, courtesy of the Conversation.
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.
Understanding Sources of Heavy Metals in Cannabis and Hemp: Benefits of a Risk Assessment Strategy – Part 3
In the third part of their new series, Rob Thomas and Tony Destefano examine the critically important step of extracting cannabinoids from the biomass, the flower, and other parts of the cannabis plant.
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.
The Process and Chemistry Behind Supercritical CO2 Extraction
Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction has become one of the most favored extraction methods within the cannabis industry. But how does it work? Sabrina Didado, founder and CEO of Cosmic Harvest Hemp, explained all in her recent Analytical Cannabis presentation.
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.
