Cannabis Science & Health
Industry-Friendly Cannabis Regulations in California Are Failing to Take Public Health Risks Seriously, Researchers Argue
A new viewpoint paper published by research scientists and public health experts in California warns that current cannabis regulations are not doing enough to protect public health.
What Are Cannabis Nano-emulsions?
Why does your CBD-infused sparkling water not come with an unpleasant layer of hemp oil floating on its surface? The secret is nano-emulsions.
Cannabis Smoke Damages Cells in the Mouth, Study Finds
New research published in the Archives of Oral Biology has found that cannabis smoke can damage the gingival epithelial cells in the mouth and suppress their proliferation.
What Should California Do About Cannabis Lab Shopping? The State’s Regulator Wants Your Help to Decide
California has a cannabis testing problem. The state's Department of Cannabis Control wants to fix it, and it's asking for help.
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.
