Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

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Ric Cuchetto discusses the technology behind THC remediation and some of the challenges it presents.

THC Remediation: A Basic Understanding

 A novel mid-infrared spectrometer that measures total THC in dried, ground cannabis plant material in 2 min is discussed as well as the applications of this analyzer for law enforcement, forensic laboratories, and regulatory agencies.

Distinguishing Hemp from Marijuana by Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy

A closer look at some of the current in vitro evidence suggesting that cannabinoids possess potent activity against a range of gram-positive bacteria.

The Role of Cannabinoids in the Global Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a draft guidance on developing cannabis-based drugs. These guidelines come weeks after the White House announced it had completed reviewing the draft guidance.

FDA Releases Cannabis Research Guidelines

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.

Are There Limits to the Range of Possible Cannabinoid Ratios in Plants?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently issued a temporary delay regarding enforcement on two provisions of its hemp regulations (1).

Hemp Regulations Receive Temporary Changes from USDA

is a Full Professor and Shimadzu Distinguished Professor of Analytical Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at The University of Texas (UT) at Arlington.

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

Beyond THC and CBD: Opportunities for Creating Pharmaceutical Targets

is the product manager with Advion Inc., in Ithaca, New York.

is the vice president of marketing with Advion Inc.

is the chief scientific of ficer with Advion Inc.

Compact mass spectrometry, in combination with suitable sample introduction techniques-such as the atmospheric solids analysis probe, thin-layer chromatography, and classical liquid chromatography techniques-can be used effectively for the detection and quantification of cannabinoids and pesticides in cannabis-related material and contraband.

Using Compact Mass Spectrometry for Detection and Quantification of Cannabis-Related Compounds

is with with Ameritox Ltd., in Greensboro, North Carolina.

is with Ameritox Ltd., in Greensboro, North Carolina.

An investigation of C18 and phenyl-hexyl column chemistries for definitive identification of 13 synthetic cannabinoid metabolites in patient samples.

The Synthetic Cannabinoid Chemical Arms Race and Its Effect on Pain Medication Monitoring

An interview with Jeff Dahl, an applications scientist at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments; Joe Konschnik, a business development manager for the food and beverage market at Restek Corporation; Andre Santos, the Americas market development manager at Agilent Technologies; Alicia D. Stell, the CEM product development lab manager; and Xiaoyan Wang, a research scientist at UCT