Research & Science

by Andrea Holmes   |   January 23, 2020

Why Bioactive Terpenes Will Soon Share Headlines with CBD and Other Cannabinoids

Considered safe by the FDA, terpenes present untapped potential in the cannabis and hemp industries.

by Editorial Team   |   January 08, 2020

What are Acidic Cannabinoids?

As precursors to the cannabinoids we know, what exactly are acidic cannabinoids, what are the benefits, and how can the industry capitalize on the lesser-known compounds?

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   January 07, 2020

How Science is Transforming the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis science finally joins forces with modern science after decades of federal embargoes.

by Jessica McKeil   |   December 31, 2019

What is Cannabicyclol (CBL)?

Cannabicyclol (CBL), a minor cannabinoid, synthesizes as cannabis ages.

by Jessica McKeil   |   December 26, 2019

What is Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCv)?

THCv is a minor cannabinoid gaining major attention.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   December 18, 2019

What is Cannabichromene (CBC)?

Another link in the entourage effect, CBC holds vast potential for the therapeutic use of cannabinoids.

by Jessica McKeil   |   December 10, 2019

What is Driving the Future of the Industry? Cannabis Research Initiatives in the US

To fill a void left by federal funding, American research centers, and internationally respected universities are stepping up.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   December 06, 2019

What is Cannabinol (CBN)?

Cannabinol, another component in the entourage has potential in personalized medicines of the future.

by Jessica McKeil   |   December 04, 2019

Vaping Crisis Study Launched by Abstrax Tech

Abstrax Tech, a researcher and producer of botanical and cannabis-derived aroma compounds, has launched itself into the recent vape crisis to help reduce a parallel crisis of misinformation.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   December 01, 2019

What is Cannabigerol (CBG)?

A little basic information about the mother of all cannabinoids.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   November 29, 2019

The World’s Largest Observational Study of Medical Cannabis

At a moment in time when people are physically connected to technology at all times through smart devices, methods for collecting and analyzing data are bringing real-world research to cannabis consumption.

by Kristina Etter   |   November 13, 2019

What is Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ8-THC)?

Delta-8-THC is relatively new to the legal cannabis market.

by Jessica McKeil   |   November 11, 2019

What is Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)?

The most beloved cannabinoid of all.

by Jessica McKeil   |   November 04, 2019

What is Cannabidiol (CBD)?

CBD is everywhere, but what exactly is cannabidiol?

by Kristina Etter   |   October 29, 2019

Cannabinoids: An Alphabet Soup of Opportunity

Research continues to prove there’s more to cannabis and hemp than we ever imagined possible.

by Kristina Etter   |   September 27, 2019

How Good are the Jobs in Cannabis?

The cannabis and hemp industries are certainly creating jobs but are they good jobs? One research team at CSU-Pueblo is on a mission to find out.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   September 16, 2019

Confident Cannabis - What’s in a Strain?

Data consolidation by Confident Cannabis provides insights into the chemical analysis of particular strains from all around the nation.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   September 02, 2019

MedPharm Moves Toward Federal Approval

An interview with Albert Gutierrez, CEO of MedPharm, discussing recent movements by the DEA to move forward with medical cannabis research.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   August 22, 2019

Cannabis Flavonoids – Part of the Entourage

The national conversation about cannabis has included strain types, cannabinoids, and terpenes, but little public discourse occurred regarding flavonoids.

by Kristina Etter   |   August 16, 2019

Exploring the Cannabinoid Spectrum

If we’ve learned anything at all from the exploration and research advances in cannabis science over the last 30 years, it’s that THC and CBD were just the tip of the iceberg, and many minor cannabinoids are on the rise.