Cannabis Science & Health
Scientists Pinpoint Ideal Decarboxylation Conditions to Maximize THC and CBD
The researchers found that longer reaction times and lower temperatures were better for CBD conversion, while a shorter reaction at higher temperatures produced maximal concentrations of THC.
Vaping CBD Doesn’t Impair Driving Ability, Study Finds
According to a new study, the likelihood of a driver becoming impaired increases if they vape cannabis with moderate-to-high THC levels. CBD-dominant vape products, however, do not appear to impair driving at all.
Medical Cannabis Cards Launched in UK to Help Thousands Avoid Arrest
Created by medical cannabis campaigners, and backed by several police chiefs, the initiative aims to save thousands from being arrested and prosecuted for cannabis possession.
Israeli Startup Claims to Have Genetically Edited Cannabis to Resist Mildew
The company says it is the first commercial organization to successfully edit a cannabis plant’s genome.
Canopy Growth’s Worm Study Finds CBD Is Safe for Long-Term Use
The Canadian cannabis giant's study suggests that lifelong CBD use is not only safe, it might just lengthen the average lifespan and increase activity levels in old age.
CBD Derivative Could Help Treat Huntington’s Disease and Rare Skin Diseases, Study Suggests
The CBD derivative molecule is an even more potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory than CBD alone, the researchers claim.
Unpacking the USDA’s Hemp Testing Framework
Why does hemp have to be reported on a dry-weight basis? What are the essential hemp testing procedures? Analytical Cannabis discusses the details of the USDA's hemp testing framework.
California Awards Nearly $30 Million in Funding for Cannabis Research
California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control has awarded $29,950,494 in public university research grant funding to support cannabis-focused research projects in the state.
Cannabis Resin and Flower Are Much More Potent Than Fifty Years Ago, Study Finds
THC levels in resins have risen by nearly 25 percent over the past 50 years, according to researchers.
