Cannabis Science & Health
Thinking Inside the Box: Why Cannabis Cultivators Are Going Compact
Indoor cannabis cultivation supposedly allows growers more control over their crops. But when their greenhouses extend for acres, how much control can they really have? Not enough, says the CEO of Agrify, the company leading the market of all-in-one, compact cannabis cultivation units.
Can a Robot Be Taught to Trim Cannabis?
Can a robot trim marijuana better than a human? One company thinks so. In this feature, Analytical Cannabis caught up with Jon Gowa, CEO of Bloom Automation, to find out just how a bot is trained to cut around bud.
Cannabis Smoke Raises Blood Toxin Levels, But Not as Much as Tobacco Smoke, Study Finds
The researchers also found that tobacco smokers, and those who smoke a mixture of cannabis and tobacco, had elevated blood levels of acrolein, which is linked to an increased risk of developing heart disease.
Young Medical Cannabis Patients More Likely to Experience Withdrawal Symptoms, Finds Study
Following a two-year longitudinal study, the researchers concluded that cannabis withdrawal should be considered on a scale of severity, rather than as distinct subtypes of withdrawal syndromes.
How Cannabis Interacts With Psychedelics
As progressive reform slowly arrives to cannabis and psychedelics possession, attention will inevitably be given to how the substances can interact. So, what do we already know?
FDA Outlines Plan to Improve CBD Research Data
The administration said it intends to use poison control records and other databases to better identify CBD products associated with adverse events. A new opt-in registry for CBD consumers is also in the works.
Add-on CBD Reduces Seizures in Patients With Tuberous Sclerosis, Study Finds
The clinical trial found that Epidiolex can reduce the number of seizures in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) by around 50 percent, compared to baseline levels.
A Brief History of Psychedelic Research With Albert Garcia-Romeu
Albert Garcia-Romeu, an assistant professor at the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins University, walks Analytical Cannabis through the past, present, and future of psychedelic research.
Cannabis Reduces Stress in Female Rats, Study Finds
Female rats, who had been trained to inhale cannabis vapor daily, developed a blunted psychological response to stress, according to new research out of Washington State University.
