Cannabis Science & Health
One Month of Psilocybin Microdosing Improves Mood and Mental Health, Study Suggests
The microdosers in the study generally reported less depression, stress, and anxiety after one month of use, compared to their non-microdosing peers.
Launching the Cannabis and Psychedelics Industries: An Interview with Dr. Nigam B. Arora
Analytical Cannabis caught up with Dr. Arora to discuss his podcast, his role as an advisor to cannabis and psychedelic businesses, and what the future holds for both sectors.
Total Yeast and Mold Tests Cannot Account for Biocontrol Agents in Cannabis Samples, Study Finds
According to a new preprint study, authored by scientists from Medicinal Genomics and the Arizona-based testing laboratory Green Scientific Labs, the cannabis testing industry may be poorly prepared to handle the use of biocontrol agents.
How Do Cannabis Trichomes Form? Scientists Are Using Firefly Genes to Find Out
A new paper from scientists at the University of Connecticut reports the discovery and identification of a transcription factor gene that may be responsible for trichome development and cannabinoid synthesis.
Why is Cannabis Testing Important?
What is cannabis testing and why do we need it? In this article, we discuss the importance of cannabis testing, what to test for and some of the challenges faced by cannabis testing labs.
Cannabis Abstinence May Improve Cognition in People with Depression, Study Suggests
The new work from researchers at the University of Toronto reports that visual search speed, sustained attention, and visuospatial working memory were all improved in participants following 28 days of abstinence from cannabis use.
The Problem With Delta-8 THC
Christopher Tasker, CEO of the cannabis firm Global Cannabinoid Solutions, explores the many issues posed by the delta-8 THC boom.
MCR Labs Expands Into Maine
MCR Labs has opened its third cannabis testing lab, its first in the state of Maine.
Pesticide Testing is Now Compulsory for Rhode Island-Grown Cannabis
From today, June 30, all cannabis harvested in the northeastern state must undergo pesticide testing at a cannabis lab.
