Cannabis Science & Health
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.
How Strategic Cannabis Testing and Analysis Data Management Can Help Transform Product Quality and Compliance
Proper data management can help cannabis labs increase their innovation, compliance, and product quality. How, exactly? PerkinElmer's Toby Astill explains all.
CBD Can Treat Acne, Study Finds
CBD could be a safe and effective anti-inflammatory treatment for acne, according to a new review from scientists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Understanding Sources of Heavy Metals in Cannabis and Hemp: Benefits of a Risk Assessment Strategy – Part 2
In the second part of a new series, Rob Thomas and Tony Destefano discuss whether a risk assessment strategy could help industry members to better understand all the potential sources of elemental contaminants along the cannabis supply chain.
AOAC International Partners with Signature Science for Cannabis Proficiency Testing Program
AOAC recently announced it has partnered with Signature Science as its test material provider for AOAC’s new Cannabis/Hemp Proficiency Testing Program.
Connecticut Governor Signs Bill to Give Patients Access to MDMA and Psilocybin Therapy
As a requirement for treatment, the qualified patients must reside in the state and be either a veteran, a retired first responder or a direct healthcare worker.
