Growth Media Used in Total Yeast and Mold Testing Can Significantly Affect Microbial Diversity, Study Finds
The growth media used in plating-based total yeast and mold count (TYMC) tests can dramatically impact the diversity of microbes that grow, according to a new investigation from scientists at Medicinal Genomics.
Cannabis Extraction: 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions (and Our Answers)
Jim Moore, vice president of new product development at Prospiant, answers the top 10 most frequently asked questions about cannabis extraction.
New Colorado Law Restricts Concentrate Sales
Coming into effect on January 1, 2022, the bill will limit patients aged 21 and over to 8 grams of concentrates per purchase, down from the previous limit of 40 grams.
CBD Microcapsules Can Improve Absorption, Study Finds
Microcapsules of CBD can more effectively resist degradation from oxidation and stomach acid during ingestion, according to a new study.
More Research Needed on the Health Impacts of Medical Cannabis on Children, Scientists Say
The new paper is reportedly the first-ever meta-analysis of pediatric medical cannabis patients to focus on assessing the health benefits and risks of the drug.
Cannabis Use Thins Adolescent Brains, Study Finds
The new study shows that cannabis use in a person’s teenage years can reduce the thickness of certain brain regions.
Young Cannabis Consumers Experience More Suicidal Thoughts, Study Finds
Suicidal thoughts are on the rise among young people in the US, and cannabis may have something to do with it, according to a new study.
Little Evidence to Show Cannabis Helps Treat ADHD, Review Finds
In light of this finding, the researchers are urgently calling for more studies into the potential effects of cannabis on brain structure, function, and behavior in this population.
UN Calls for Ban on Cannabis Advertising
The World Drug Report 2021 from the UN’s Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) claims that such a ban would “ensure that public health interests prevail over business interests.”
