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Cannabis found to impact fertility in two generations of mice

The study cites past publications that have suggested similar implications for human users. A recent study published by Washington State University revealed that male mice exposed to cannabis vapor experienced negative impacts on their sperm counts and motility. The peer-reviewed…

Scientists Develop Quick Test for Marijuana Use

FRIDAY, Oct. 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers may be one step closer to developing the equivalent of a Breathalyzer for detecting marijuana use. In an early study, scientists found that their rapid test was able to reliably detect THC…

Cannabis tech startup Dutchie raises $350M to double valuation to $3.75B in less than a year

October 14, 2021
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Banking, Finance & Real Estate, Science and Technology
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Dutchie is rolling in the green. The Bend, Ore.-based creators of technology to help facilitate legal cannabis orders has raised $350 million in a Series D funding round, announced Thursday. The influx of new cash comes just seven months after…

Leaf Trade Founder and CEO James Yi on Designing a “True Marketplace Experience”

October 13, 2021
Tom Hymes
Ancillary Businesses, Science and Technology, Spotlight
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While eyes may glaze at the mere mention of POS (point-of-sale) software, where historically many if not most cannabis retailers first encountered technology that in addition to ringing up sales was supposed to keep an accurate record of the flow…

Considerations For Early Movers In Cannabis E-Commerce

As I write this in September 2021, 19 U.S. states have completely legalized cannabis for recreational and medical use. That's over one-third of the country. This steady legalization — and destigmatization — isn't just benefiting cannabis users but entrepreneurs in…

Protecting Your Cannabis Business from Cyber Attacks

Many cannabis businesses are starting to take a closer look at their IT security for a variety of reasons, including the ongoing ransomware epidemic, the need to show sophisticated internal controls and operations to investors and acquiring businesses, and more…

Build Your Technology Stack Instead of Searching for Mythical Software That Does It All

With so many options, and so much riding on the decision, searching for software can be paralyzing for business owners and chief technology officers. Some of you probably dream of a single solution that will handle everything. I’m afraid that…

Medical cannabis unlikely to benefit most chronic pain patients, international researchers say

September 8, 2021
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Medical Marijuana, Science and Technology
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Medical cannabis might be a helpful therapy for some people who have chronic pain, but it’s unlikely to benefit most, according to new clinical guidelines published Wednesday in the journal BMJ. The guidelines, crafted by an international group of researchers…

Young adult cannabis consumers nearly twice as likely to suffer from a heart attack, research shows

Whether you smoke it, vape it or eat it as an edible, cannabis may be significantly increasing your risk of a heart attack. Adults under 45 years old who consumed cannabis within the last 30 days, suffered from nearly double…

Longitudinal study indicates that cannabis use during adolescence is linked to altered neurodevelopment

Cannabis use during adolescence is associated with altered brain development, according to a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry. The new research represents the largest longitudinal neuroimaging study of cannabis use to date. Although some studies have found evidence that…

Track and Trace: Virginia Faces a Choice

May 27, 2021
Eric Postow
News & Insights, Policy & Legal, Science and Technology, Virginia
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One of the most important mandates of the new Virginia law is the obligation to track and trace the whole chain from seed to sale. The heavy data requirement is not something that cannabis businesses should take lightly because failure to accurately report to the Cannabis Control Authority could…

As NM braces for legal marijuana, experts warn about dangers of extraction labs

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- As New Mexico moves into a new era of legal marijuana, law enforcement agencies are warning there's a new danger on the horizon: THC extraction labs. THC extraction labs can be highly dangerous not only for legitimate companies…

Covid Vaccines Highlight How Real-World Data Could Be Used In Cannabis Medicine

THE medical profession must learn from the way Covid-19 vaccines have been subjected to real-world efficacy trials – and adopt a similar pathway for cannabis, says one of the UK’s leading cannabis practitioners. Professor Mike Barnes, Chair of the Medical…

Data-Breach Concerns Rise As New York Launches Adult-Use Cannabis Program

Becoming the 17thstate to legalize Adult-Use Cannabis, on March 31, 2021, New York enacted the “Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act” (“MRTA”) anticipated to generate $1.2 billion in annual sales by 2023. Because of the sensitive and protected health information that…

Maturing the Infused Beverage and Edibles Market Means Prioritizing QC Protocols

May 6, 2021
Loni Mowbray
Lab Testing, Science and Technology, Standards and Certification
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Over the past few years, many consumers have come to embrace CBD, THC, and other cannabinoids as functional ingredients in beverages and edibles, yet the food and beverage industry as a whole has been slow to accept this trend. For…