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iCount for Veterans: A Research Platform to Connect Veterans with Cannabis Research Studies Led by the Cannabis Center of Excellence, UMass Dartmouth, and Patriots Helping VetsA veterans’ research study to discover how medical cannabis is helping veterans in Massachusetts and nationally. Here, the authors provide an overview of the current study and what the initial findings reveal.
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The Future of In-House Testing (September 2023)Dr. James Wylde from Greenlight Analytical introduces the Harvest IQ; a novel testing tool that gives growers comprehensive information to help them consistently grow high quality, high revenue cannabis. Dr. Wylde will discuss the benefits; ranging from the ease of use which requires no sample prep, no reagents, and in minutes can measure the complete chemical profile of cannabis plants, including cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids; as well as residual pesticides, fertilizers, and antifungal agents; simultaneously. The AI driven output, easily understood without needing specialized skills, will give growers actionable information they can use to grow consistent, high quality, terpene rich products.
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Polysorbate 80: An Emulsifying Agent in Cannabis Concentrate MicrobiologyThis study shares how polysorbate 80 can be used in homogenization of cannabis concentrates to first determine if this additive aids in the extraction of the cannabis extract matrix and then testing to see how well target organisms survive in the extraction environment.
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Variable Red Light Exposure Affects Phytochemical Content in Group III Cannabis CultivarsIn the work presented here, the authors evaluated the effects of variable red-light exposure on the phytochemical content of four Group III cannabis cultivars.
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Development, Optimization, and Process Performance for Preparative Chromatographic Purification of CannabinoidsThis study focuses on a step-by-step optimization of commercial scale preparative HPLC purification of cannabinoids, specifically cannabidiol, starting with stationary reversed-phase screening, followed by method optimization.
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Does Size Matter for Performance? A Study of How Particle Size Influences Joint SmokingIn order to provide cannabis pre-roll manufacturers with tools to better control the delivery of cannabinoids from smoking pre-rolls, the authors examine the effect of particle size on cannabinoid delivery.
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As Scientific Evidence Base for Safety, Efficacy of Ayahuasca Use Grows, a DEA Report Asserts a Position Countering the DataOur sister publication, Pharmacy Times, recently published an article covering indigenous use of ayahuasca and DEA restrictions.
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Royal Queen Seeds Launches the First-Ever F1 Hybrid Seeds into the Cannabis MarketRoyal Queen Seeds' new F1 hybrids are set to transform the cannabis industry with superior performance, offering growers uniform plants with higher yields, increased THC potency, and unbeatable F1 stability.
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New CC-LLE Custom Cannabinoid Separation Platform Launches with SciPhy Systems and ZaiputSciPhy Systems, one of the leading innovators of cannabis extraction, processing, and purification technology, announced the launch of its new cannabinoid separation platform using Counter-Current Liquid Liquid Extraction (CC-LLE) with Zaiput separators.
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Does Size Matter for Performance? A Study of How Particle Size Influences Joint SmokingIn order to provide cannabis pre-roll manufacturers with tools to better control the delivery of cannabinoids from smoking pre-rolls, the authors examine the effect of particle size on cannabinoid delivery.
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New ProClean® FOAM SAFE is Ideal for Cleaning Food & Beverage Processing PlantsMadison Chemical introduces ProClean® FOAM SAFE, a chlorinated, alkaline, general purpose foaming cleaner which performs well in most water conditions.
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CenturionPro Adds Variable Speed Control and Rail SystemsThese innovations empower operators to augment and accelerate the critical harvesting process and grow alongside the industry.
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Senate Committee has released the text of 2024 Farm Bill, with changes to hemp regulationsThe U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry has introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, which will serve as the Senate’s draft for the 2024 Farm Bill.
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Purification and Isolation of Cannabinoids: Current Challenges and PerspectivesThe current challenges and future perspectives of the purification of cannabinoids from cannabis extracts are presented in this review article.
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Integrated Pest Management for Cannabis Cultivation Monitoring, Identifying, Preventing, and Controlling Pests with HVAC SolutionsLearn about the four major steps of integrated pest management (IPM) programs: setting action thresholds; monitoring and identification, prevention, and control; the various control methodologies; and how climate control systems both enable indoor cannabis cultivation and can manage pests like mold and mildew.
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Purification and Isolation of Cannabinoids: Current Challenges and PerspectivesThe current challenges and future perspectives of the purification of cannabinoids from cannabis extracts are presented in this review article.
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Authenticating the Natural Content of CBD ProductsCan Carbon-14 testing determine the natural content of CBD products and ingredients?
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CRATIV Earth Our Planet, Our Home, Our ResponsibilityCRATIV Packaging has committed to manufacturing only plant-based and accelerated degradation products, while honoring our commitment to reduce and discontinue traditional plastic manufacturing.
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The 2019 Veterans Health and Medical Cannabis StudyA report on the findings from the anonymous 2019 Veterans Health and Medical Cannabis Study, which was a national and Massachusetts-focused research study led by Dr. Marion McNabb, Stephen Mandile, and Dr. Stephen White.
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Does Light Spectrum Alter Plant Transpiration Rates?Part III of this series explores the impact of light spectrum on plant growth and the equipment needed for indoor cultivation.
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Human Cells Can Be Used to Study Cannabinoid Dosage and Inflammatory Cytokine ResponsesIt is demonstrated in this paper that cell viability can be used to determine dose and response effects that are important in understanding toxicities and to detect differences in similar hemp products.
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The ABCs of CBD: Cannabinoids in Dermatology and Skin CareOur sister publication, Dermatology Times, discussed how cannabis-based personal care products suddenly seem ubiquitous all over the market, where CBD is a featured ingredient in everything from moisturizers and lotions to makeup.
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From Contaminated Cannabis Material to Microbe-Free Extracts: A Real-World TestThis study, which evaluated the potential of a well-designed unidirectional aseptic processing approach to both hydrocarbon and supercritical carbon dioxide extract manufacturing, suggests that the extraction process is capable of deactivating or removing the tested microbial contaminants when highly contaminated Cannabis spp. Inflorescence is used as feed material.
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MyFloraDNA’s CEO, Angel Fernandez, Has the Honor of Being Selected as Chief Editor of a New Book by Taylor & FrancisMyFloraDNA Inc., a biotech laboratory specializing in plant sciences, announced that its Co-Founder and CEO, Angel Fernandez, will be the chief editor of a new book by the prestigious international academic publisher Taylor & Francis. They will release the first edition, The Cannabis Genome: Genetics, Genomics, and Breeding, in February/March 2023.
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New Method Determines Gas-Polydimethylsiloxane Distribution Constants of Key Cannabis Terpenes and TerpenoidsOur sister publication, LCGC recently published an article regarding new method determines gas-polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) distribution constants of key Cannabis terpenes and terpenoids, and provided insights into their behavior and for optimizing SPME methods for analysis of these compounds.
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Recent Research on Cannabis Oil and Canine Atopic DermatitisOur sister publication, dvm360, recently published breakthrough research from a study involving CBD+CBDA oil as a potential treatment for atopic dermatitis in dogs.
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Psilocybin Therapy for PTSD and DepressionAn overview of the therapeutic role of psychedelics that goes back thousands of years, as well as the new research and the application of microdosing principles that have created renewed interest in the power of psychedelics.
