Research

Dr. Arno Hazekamp discusses the formation of the new coalition as well as their goals, research, and education initiatives.

A report on the two-day Cannabis Chemistry Subdivision’s Spring 2020 Virtual Symposium that took place in early May.

A closer look at the advent of robotics and technology and how it is benefitting many industries and market segments-including cannabis production.

What are some clear-cut methods to recognizing signs and certain types of contamination that can minimize risk and maximize production of pure, clean cannabis?

Here we discuss the ways in which chemical pesticides interact with plant physiology.

Dr. Jacqueline von Salm discusses her research and what we can expect from her talk “Unique Terpene Metabolites as Descriptors of Cannabis Phenotypes and Products” during the Spring 2020 CANN Virtual Symposium in The Second Annual ElSohly Award session on Wednesday, May 6.

Dr. Markus Roggen discusses his research and what we can expect from his talk “Collaborative Research for Fundamental Insight into Cannabis Production” during the Spring 2020 CANN Virtual Symposium in The Second Annual ElSohly Award session on Wednesday, May 6.

Dr. Sang-Hyuck Park discusses his research and what we can expect from his talk “Inhibitory Effects of Cannabidiol (CBD) on the Growth and Development of Tobacco Hornworm Manduca sexta” during the Spring 2020 CANN Virtual Symposium in The Second Annual ElSohly Award session on Wednesday, May 6.

Jiries Meehan-Atrash discusses his research and what we can expect from his talk “Thermal Degradation of Cannabis Extract Constituents: Mechanistic Insight” during the Spring 2020 CANN Virtual Symposium in The Second Annual ElSohly Award session on Wednesday, May 6.

Dr. Justin Fischedick discusses his research and what we can expect from his talk “Terpenoids of Cannabis sativa L., Analysis and Applications” during the Spring 2020 CANN Virtual Symposium in The Second Annual ElSohly Award session on Wednesday, May 6.

Cannabis Science and Technology is proud to announce a partnership with the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Cannabis Chemistry Subdivision (CANN) that will kick-off with the “Spring 2020 CANN Virtual Symposium” on May 6–7.

A report on the top authors, most prevalent terms, and emerging trends in peer-reviewed cannabis science articles.

Dmitry Kurouski discusses the groundbreaking work his team is conducting using a handheld Raman spectrometer to identify cannabis and hemp plants.

A large data set from Washington (140,000 flower samples) is scrutinized here for evidence of consistently propagated strains with higher than a 2-to-1 ratio.

Our first market profile of 2020 reviews the cannabis laboratory testing market in the U.S. and Canada.

Part I of this article series focuses on the physiology of heavy metal transport and translocation into and within plant tissues.

Dr. Sue Sisley has been pioneering research in the U.S. cannabis industry and fighting for quality cannabis samples to conduct her clinical trials. We recently spoke to her about the challenges she’s faced, what’s ahead for her future research, and more.

Dr. Sue Sisley has been pioneering research in the U.S. cannabis industry and fighting for quality cannabis samples to conduct her clinical trials. We recently spoke to her about the challenges she’s faced, what’s ahead for her future research, and more.

A review of a study on vapes found four major factors related to the production of vape cartridges that warrant additional attention: cutting agents, temperature, flavoring, and hardware and heavy metals.

Currently in the cannabis industry, the standards and benchmarks for drug delivery, analytics and testing, consumer reporting, and packaging are basic in nature with substantial room for more sophistication and technology. Here’s how it can be improved.

Giuseppe Cannazza discusses the discovery of two new cannabinoids: ∆9-tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCP) and cannabidiphorol (CBDP).

Commentary on how medicinal cannabis can evolve in a similar manner as the pharmaceutical industry did.

A long history of cannabis discoveries and research has put Israel at the forefront of medical cannabis developments, worldwide collaborations, and investor activity.

A long history of cannabis discoveries and research has put Israel at the forefront of medical cannabis developments, worldwide collaborations, and investor activity.

A review of the literature to examine the analgesic properties of cannabis.

A review of the literature to examine the analgesic properties of cannabis.

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), part of the NIH, announced funding for nine new research awards totaling $3 million to study the potential pain-relieving properties of cannabinoids and terpenes in cannabis.

Lake Superior State University (LSSU) announced a strategic partnership with Agilent Technologies to facilitate education and research in cannabis chemistry and analysis through the LSSU Cannabis Center of Excellence (CoE).