Nevada Considers Removing Label Requirement for Radiation-Treated Cannabis
The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) are considering changes to its state cannabis regulations which would remove the requirement for cannabis treated with irradiation to display the international symbol for irradiation, the Radura.
Oklahoma Cannabis Testing Lab Loses License
State authorities in Oklahoma have revoked the license of a medical cannabis testing lab on the grounds of public health and safety.
Medical Cannabis Products in Massachusetts May Be Inaccurately Labeled
According to the study, up to a third of supposedly CBD-dominant cannabis products sold in Massachusetts may not contain any CBD at all.
There Won’t Be a THC Limit for Driving in California
Blood tests are inherently flawed, research has shown, because they don’t indicate how long the THC has been in the system, the driver’s tolerance, how high they actually are or whether they are impaired at that moment.
An Introduction to PCR
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a technique that has revolutionized the world of molecular biology and beyond. In this article, we will discuss a brief history of PCR and its principles, highlighting the different types of PCR and the specific purposes to which they are being applied.
What Is Flow Cytometry?
When it comes to analyzing cells in a lab setting, flow cytometry is a widely used and comprehensive single-cell analysis method. This article outlines what flow cytometry is, how it works, the different types that exist, how data are analyzed, and what the future holds for flow cytometry.
AOAC Opens Call for Toxin Screening Methods in Cannabis Materials
AOAC International is now inviting submissions from cannabis laboratories with unique methods for mycotoxin screening and for the detection of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in cannabis plant materials and derivatives.
Vitamin E Acetate Found in a Popular European CBD Vape Products, Study Finds
The diluent thickener, which is thought to be the culprit behind the outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries seen in the United States in 2019, has been discovered in one of Europe’s most popular CBD vape products.
The UK Needs A 0.03% THC Limit for CBD Products, Says Industry Group
Given the sheer scale of the country’s CBD sector, it’s likely a THC limit will be drawn up at some point. But what should it be? Well, one group of leading CBD experts have an answer.
An Overview of Next-Generation Sequencing
Over the last 56 years, researchers have been developing methods and technologies to assist in the determination of nucleic acid sequences in biological samples. Our ability to sequence DNA and RNA accurately has had a great impact in numerous research fields. This article discusses what next-generation sequencing (NGS) is, advances in the technology and its applications.
