Cannabis Science & Health
This CBD Coating Could Help Fruit Last Longer
When it comes to strawberries, cream just got a new rival: CBD.
The Future of Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids and Isomers
Analytical Cannabis spoke with Deepank Utkhede, chief operating officer at the pharmaceutical-grade CBD producer Vantage Hemp, to learn exactly how to turn hemp into an extract.
Are Your Cannabis-Handling Gloves Clean? Possibly Not
Justine Charneau, head of cannabis sales at the disposable glove supplier Eagle Protect, explains why the gloves used in the cannabis industry could do with a helping hand.
Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Depression and Bipolar Disorder in Observational Study
The researchers posit that THC’s effects on the brain’s CB1 receptors may, in some way, be contributing to these increased risks of psychiatric disorders.
Cannabis Breathalyzers May Not Be Possible, NIST Study Suggests
Cannabis breathalyzers may just be a pipe dream, according to a new federal study.
What the Cannabis Industry Should Know About Glass
Heavy metals expert Robert Thomas explores how glass could pose a contamination risk in cannabis operations.
New Hemp Bio-Material Could Rival Plastic, Say Researchers
Researchers from Western University, Canada report the development of new biodegradable hemp-reinforced co-polyesters that could serve as a sustainable substitute for traditional plastic packaging.
Medical Cannabis Improves Patients’ Quality of Life, Study Finds
Medical cannabis treatment can have a significant positive effect on patients’ health-related quality of life, suggests an observational study from researchers at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia.
Ketamine Treats Pain By Treating Depression, Study Suggests
The study involved over 300 chronic pain patients who received more than one infusion of ketamine over several months. All participants reported pain relief; those with depression experienced “more robust” relief.
