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A Cannabis QC System Between Two Thorns

12/21/2023 | Julie Kowalski

Calibration adjustment and sample prep hold the key to increased profitability in cannabis quality testing

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The Latest in Cannabis Science

12/07/2023 | Jessica Allerton

What’s happening this November in cannabis science?

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Online Medical Cannabis Clinic Launches in the UK

11/30/2023 | Jessica Allerton | 3 min read

What does Montu's vote of confidence in the UK mean for the global medical cannabis market?

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How to Achieve Pharma-Grade Cannabis Quality

01/30/2024 | Sponsored by Agilent Technologies | 6 min read

Navigating pharmaceutical GMP standards for medical cannabis is analytically challenging due to the diverse and complex nature of plant matrices.

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October’s Cannabis Science News

11/02/2023 | Markella Loi | 3 min read

What’s happening this month in the world of cannabis science?

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Improving Cannabis Quality – from Seed to Sale

10/12/2023 | Zacariah Hildenbrand | 4 min read

Cannabis analysis may have grown in sophistication in recent years, but several remaining challenges stand in the way of consistent QC

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The Latest Cannabis Science News

10/05/2023 | Jessica Allerton | 2 min read

Cannabis science news from the month of September: analytical hurdles; CBD for reducing inflammation and higher depression rates with cannabis use

Testing & Processing Cannabinoid analysis

Taking the “Lab” to the Plant

09/28/2023 | Jessica Allerton

Real-time forensic analysis of cannabis samples with miniaturized NIR spectroscopy

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What’s Happening in Cannabis Science?

09/07/2023 | Jessica Allerton

Cannabis science news from the month of August: cannabis and binge drinking on the rise; cannabis poisoning; and magic mushrooms against gambling

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Opioids and the Cannabis Question

08/31/2023 | Jessica Allerton

Could cannabis use reduce opioid-related deaths? Two recent studies reach different conclusions.

Testing & Processing Extraction

Optimizing Extractions with Vacuum Control

08/29/2023 | Sponsored by BrandTech Scientific, Inc.

How maintaining the “right” balance of evaporation and condensation during extraction is the key to maximizing product yield and throughput

Testing & Processing Cannabinoid analysis

Saliva Sampling Reveals All

08/24/2023 | Jessica Allerton

Quantifying THC in oral fluid by turning convention on its head

Testing & Processing Cannabinoid analysis

Breaking the Lab Shopping Cycle

08/18/2023 | Arun Apte | 2 min read

We need effective strategies to help cannabis testing labs, regulators, and consumers address THC inflation

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Introducing Cannabis Authentomics

08/10/2023 | Jessica Allerton

Could metabolomics and big data help with product authentication, quality, and safety?

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For Safety’s Sake

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Mushroom for Improvement

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Small Spectrometers; Big Trends

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Achieving Ideal Vacuum in Concentrating Extract Using a Rotary Evaporator

06/27/2023 | Contributed by VACUUBRAND

Optimizing Extractions with Vacuum

03/28/2023 | Contributed by BrandTech Scientific, Inc.

QuEChERS Extraction of Cannabinoids in Hemp

11/29/2022 | Contributed by UCT

Analysis of Pesticide Residues, Mycotoxins and Potency in Cannabis

09/27/2022 | Contributed by UCT

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Moisture Content Determination in Hemp and Hemp Flower

11/16/2020 | Sponsored by Mettler Toledo

Moisture content determination techniques and their implication on potency based on dry weight calculations in cannabis and hemp industry.

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Cannabis Analysis Challenges: One Size Does Not Fit All

07/30/2020 | Sponsored by UCT

UCT and AltaSci have partnered together in presenting the vast analytical challenges faced in the cannabis and hemp marketplace.

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Cannabinoid Quantitation via Rugged and Adaptable HPLC/UHPLC Method Development

04/23/2020 | Sponsored by Phenomenex

Potency testing demands in the cannabis industry have exploded and are continuing to expand in product formulations, applications, and plant cultivations.

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Online Medical Cannabis Clinic Launches in the UK

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