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Terpenes can be tricky. Although cannabis is heavily regulated, since cannabis-derived terpenes do not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other cannabinoids, they are not regulated in the same way that cannabis is. 

Tricky Terpenes: Under-Regulated Use of Added Terpenes in a Regulated Cannabis Industry

In this piece, we touch on the benefits and challenges associated with autoflowering genetics, and provide justification for why these unique varietals may be the catalyst for making cannabis medicine more accessible and approachable for the general population. 

Autoflowering Genetics Present Unique Opportunities

Gb Sciences, recently announced positive results from a study of its cannabinoid-containing mixtures as a potential treatment for cytokine release syndrome (CRS). With the high rate of transmission of the Omicron variant in multiple countries, Gb Sciences team are working to move quickly through the development stages for this novel CRS therapy.

Gb Sciences Shares Potential Cannabinoid-Based COVID-19 Treatment as Omicron Variant Surges Worldwide

Josh Crossney is the columnist and editor of “Cannabis Crossroads” and a contributing editor to 

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Dr. Denise Vidot shares some of her research findings that examine the impact of phytocannabinoids on multiple diseases.

Exploring the Impact of Cannabis on the Human Brain, Heart, and Gut

Here we take an in-depth exploration of the structure, function, and variation of cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1R).

Cannalingo, Part I:  A Guided Tour Through the Influence of Protein Structure and Function  on Cannabinoid Signaling

This technical piece is focused on the separation of the individual enantiomers of each compound mentioned above, as well as the combined separation of the compounds from each other for a fast, reliable quantification.

The Separation of Several Minor Cannabinoids via Chiral HPLC

Professor Edvinas Orentas clears the air surrounding the stigma of synthetic cannabinoids.

The Power of  Synthetic Cannabinoids  and Why Big Pharma Prefers Them

The 5-part program will dive deep into cultivation, extraction, processing, testing, third-party certifications, and more.

Cannabis Science and Technology® and Nutritional Outlook® Launch Expert-Driven Webcast Series on CBD Quality Control, Testing, and More

Soil, water, and nutrient compositions play important roles in one’s quest to produce ultrapremium flower material; but unequivocally, it is lighting spectrum, coverage, and penetration that have the most influence over the terminal outcome, particularly in controlled environment agriculture.

Lighting: Setting the Stage for Genetic Potential in Cannabis and Hemp

This article explores what we do and don’t know about the origins of Cannabis ssp. from a botanical perspective and outlines some of the hypotheses proposed to explain the “why” of cannabinoid production in plants and the approaches that researchers are taking to try and answer this elusive question.

Back to the Root The Role of Botany and Plant Physiology in Cannabis Testing, Part IV: The Botany of Cannabinoids or Why Do Plants Produce Cannabinoids and What’s in it for Them?