Cannabis Science & Technology

09/03/2025

THC Beverages: A Look at the Rapidly Growing Market

THC drinks are shaping a new drinking culture. A recent report dives into market growth, state regulations, and the challenges facing the industry.

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THC drinks are shaping a new drinking culture. A recent report dives into market growth, state regulations, and the challenges facing the industry.

09/03/2025

A New Method for Determining Potency in Wet Cannabis

In our latest Cannabis Analysis column, Brian C. Smith, PhD, demonstrates how Raman spectroscopy enables accurate potency testing on wet h**p and cannabis:
• 93% correct h**p classification against the 0.35% total THC limit
• 6% relative error for total THC quantification in cannabis—well under the typical 10% rate allowed by many jurisdictions

➡️ Read the full article from the July/August issue of Cannabis Science and Technology here: https://hubs.li/Q03GK48Q0

09/03/2025

Cytotoxic Effects on Cancer Cells Shown by Compounds in Industrial H**p Roots

As more studies are being conducted on multiple parts of the cannabis plant, this study tested the root samples against four cancer cell lines, finding evidence of antiproliferation effects.
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As more studies are being conducted on multiple parts of the cannabis plant, this study tested the root samples against four cancer cell lines, finding evidence of antiproliferation effects.

09/02/2025

🌿 Check out our latest Stuck on Compliance blog:
📋 The H**p Ban That Wasn’t (Yet): Why Federal Gridlock Makes Compliance More Important Than Ever

This article from Kimberly Anzarut, CP-FS, CQA, CEO of Allay Consulting, explores the impacts of ongoing debates on h**p, and what businesses can do to prepare prepare for eventual federal oversight.

➡️ Learn more about adopting cGMP certification and compliance as a business strategy:

H**p businesses that proactively adopt cGMP certification and rigorous documentation today will be better prepared when federal oversight eventually becomes unavoidable.

08/29/2025

🏆 Best of the Week: August 22 – August 28, 2025

Here, we bring you our top five recent articles covering a $3.6 million grant for Minnesota’s cannabis industry, kidney disease and cannabis use, banking reform, flavoalkaloids in leaves, and CBD and liver enzyme levels.

➡️ Dive into the top stories shaping conversations this week:

Here, we bring you our top five recent articles covering a $3.6 million grant for Minnesota’s cannabis industry, kidney disease and cannabis use, banking reform, flavoalkaloids in leaves, and CBD and liver enzyme levels.

08/29/2025

Multiple Organizations Weigh in on Potential of Cannabis Rescheduling

Two organizations with opposing views recently prepared letters to the Trump Administration on the anticipated action regarding cannabis reclassification.
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Two organizations with opposing views recently prepared letters to the Trump Administration on the anticipated action regarding cannabis reclassification.

08/28/2025

Check out the July/August issue of Cannabis Science and Technology!

Articles include:
🌱 A New Method for Determining Potency in Wet H**p and Cannabis by Brian C. Smith
🌱 Why Mandated Methods for Limit of Detection Determination Do Not Work by Julie Kowalski
🌱 Beyond the Buzz: How Engineered Atmospheres are Revolutionizing Cannabis Preservation by Jack Grover
🌱 The Science of Cannabis Decontamination and Preservation by Madeline Colli
🌱 From the Ground Up: The Sustainability of H**p from Seed to Solution by Erin McEvoy

➡️ Explore the interactive edition here: https://hubs.ly/Q03G4mRG0

08/28/2025

New Metrc Feature Lets California Cannabis Consumers Scan for Recalls

In collaboration with the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), the new feature is anticipated to increase direct access to recall information.
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In collaboration with the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), the new feature is anticipated to increase direct access to recall information.

08/27/2025

Calls for Congress to Implement Cannabis Banking Reforms Grow

A bipartisan group of state and territorial attorneys general have called for Congress to enact the SAFER Banking Act or similar legislation to help with cannabis banking in the industry.

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A bipartisan group of state and territorial attorneys general have called for Congress to enact the SAFER Banking Act or similar legislation to help with cannabis banking in the industry.

08/26/2025

Phenolic Analysis of Cannabis Reveals Rare Flavoalkaloids in Leaves

Using an optimized analytical method for this research, the phenolics of cannabis were tested resulting in new findings.
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Using an optimized analytical method for this research, the phenolics of cannabis were tested resulting in new findings.

08/26/2025

$3.6 Million Granted by Minnesota DEED to Help State’s Cannabis Industry

Minnesota DEED grants $3.6 million to help new businesses in the cannabis industry.

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Minnesota DEED grants $3.6 million to help new businesses in the cannabis industry.

08/26/2025

Elevated Risk of Kidney Disease Not Linked to Cannabis Use

Researchers investigated the role cannabis use may play in elevating the risk of kidney disease.

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Researchers investigated the role cannabis use may play in elevating the risk of kidney disease.