Top 5 Columns of 2023
Before our first issue of 2024 is published next month, let’s take another look at the most popular topics in our columns from the previous year.
Here we present the most popular article from each of our five columns published in 2023: Cannabis Analysis, Extraction Science, Cultivation Classroom, Tech Innovations, and Navigating the Lab. While all our columns provide the latest in cannabis education and innovation, the following articles stand out as particularly well-liked with our readers. Check out the selections below for a refresher on lessons in chromatography, terpene profiles, genetic technology, and more as we begin a new year of Cannabis Science and Technology!
Cannabis Analysis
From our March Issue
Title: Chromatography Theory, Part III: Calculating Elution Times and Capacity Factors
Summary: Part III of this series will delve into understanding how to optimize methods for chromatographic separations, Smith will also introduce the concepts of capacity factor and selectivity.
Extraction Science
From our March Issue
Title: The Transformation of Cannabis Terpenes from Harvest to Shelf
Summary: In this article, we explore the difference in chemical profile between fresh and dry cannabis flower and why manufacturers may choose to extract frozen or dry cannabis.
Cultivation Classroom
From our May Issue
Title: Maximizing Cultivation Efficiency Through the Utilization of Genetic Technology
Summary: This article provides insights into the opportunities involving the genetic modification of cannabis.
Tech Innovations
From our May Issue
Title: Innovations in Extraction Targeting Specific Wellness Goals
Summary: Searching for purer, minor cannabinoids is the goal of new extraction research as extractors dig deeper into the diversity of the plant.
Link: https://www.cannabissciencetech.com/view/innovations-in-extraction-targeting-specific-wellness-goals
Navigating the Lab
From our June Issue
Title: Measuring Microbiology, Part I: A Look at the Microbiological Contaminants in Cannabis
Summary: In part I of this series, we start the discussion on the important microbiological targets for the cannabis market and understand their significance as a threat to health and safety.
Ep 24, Part I: Data Transparency in Cannabis Testing with Yasha Khan
November 21st 2024Evan Friedmann interviews Yasha Khan, co-founder of MCR Labs, about his journey into the cannabis industry and his efforts to promote transparency and integrity in laboratory practices. Yasha discusses the origins of MCR Labs, which began in Massachusetts to meet the needs of the soon-to-be legal medical cannabis market. He explains the challenges faced, including result manipulation by labs and the impact on public health. Yasha's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) project aimed to gather testing data from 37 states, revealed significant discrepancies in potency and mold results. Despite some states' reluctance to share data, Yasha has made much of this data public, leading to collaborative research and publications on various aspects of cannabis testing.
Assessing Cannabis as a Harm Reduction Strategy: Insights from a Large-Scale Study
November 19th 2024A New Zealand study aimed to assess cannabis use as a harm reduction tool. Findings highlight lifestyle factors, and suggest cannabis-focused harm reduction strategies in reducing other substance use such as alcohol.
Ep 23, Part III: Accreditation in the Cannabis Industry with Susan Audino
October 24th 2024In Part III of this episode, host Evan Friedmann is joined by Susan Audino, PhD, founder of S.A. Audino & Associates, LLC, and co-founder of Saturn Scientific, LLC, to examine the complexities of sampling in the cannabis industry, emphasizing the need for proper sampling plans, and methods.
