Cannabis Science & Health
Cannabis-Pesticide Testing Should Be Standardized Across the US, Say Researchers
Regulators should take a closer look at the health risks presented by a growing cannabis market with no national-level guidance on contamination or pesticide use, a new study argues.
University of Kentucky Launches its Cannabis Research Center
The new UK Cannabis Center will conduct research on the health effects of cannabis, “including its risks and benefits when used to treat certain medical conditions.”
Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Cases Have Risen With Cannabis Commercialization, Study Finds
Large increases in CHS emergency department visits were seen shortly following the wider market commercialization in Ontario, which included the opening of more retail stores and the sale of more diverse and potent products.
How to Recognize and Treat Calcium Deficiency in Cannabis Plants
This article explores the importance of calcium and how to spot calcium deficiency in cannabis plants. Analytical Cannabis also offers tips to help prevent and treat the problem.
Cannabis Companies Use Similar Social Responsibility Practices to Big Tobacco, Study Finds
The investigators caution that public health actors should be wary of such CSR activities as they may be less effective than independent educational initiatives and serve to advance corporate interests.
Cannabis More at Risk From Wildfires Than Other Californian Crops, Study Suggests
Cannabis crops in California may be at a higher risk of damage from wildfire than other crops, according to a new study from scientists at the University of California Berkeley.
Medicinal Genomics Adds AI Tool to Speed Up Cannabis-Microbial Analysis
The software, known as FastFinder, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze data from polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, which are used in cannabis labs to determine the presence of microbes on cannabis samples.
Researchers Offer to Test Home-Growers’ Cannabis in Australia’s Capital Territory
As long as it’s for personal use, cannabis has been legal to grow in Australia’s Capital Territory (ACT) since January 2020.
‘This Industry Is Going to Fail Unless We Act’: Dave Cho on Cannabis Lab Shopping
Dave Cho, CEO of Shasta Laboratory in California’s Bay Area, shares his thoughts on the state's lab shopping conundrum.
