Cannabis Analysis and Testing

The use of cannabis is expanding rapidly across the world especially as many states and countries are now making it legal for medicinal and personal purposes. Regardless of its legality, this is an area that is continuously developing and research must be carried out to keep up with it. This page is your main hub for all things cannabis analysis and testing, including the latest news, research papers and so much more.

In this hub, common topics include the health benefits and side effects of cannabis, the effects of CBD, how cannabis is used as a dietary supplement and other similar topics.

Recent Advancements in Cannabis Analysis

The socioeconomic interest in cannabis has surged due to the increased recognition of medical benefits, and analytical methods are being continuously refined.

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Microbial Testing in Cannabis

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Feature Articles

Our featured articles regarding cannabis analysis and testing will highlight recent discoveries, interesting information about cannabis, regulations and more. We update these regularly, so don't forget to check back for interesting news. Hot topics include cannabis analysis, CBD products, cannabis testing requirements and other relevant research.

Role of Chromatography in Cannabis Analysis

Analyzing the Carbon Footprint of Cannabis

What is the Endocannabinoid System?

The Importance of Measuring Contaminants in Cannabis

Sample Preparation Methods for Cannabis Analysis

Inter-Lab Variation within the Cannabis Industry

Analyzing Terpenes in Cannabis

CBD Quality Control Measures

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Measuring Heavy Metals in Cannabis

Cannabis Analysis: Indica vs. Sativa

Role of Mass Spectrometry in Cannabis Analysis

Studying Cannabis Effects on Stem Cells

How do you Profile Cannabinoids?

Pesticide Analysis in Cannabis

Distinguishing the Differences between Hemp and Marijuana

Mechanism of THC in the Body

Detection of Cannabis in the Body

Cannabinoids and Antibiotic Resistance

Detecting Cannabis Use by Sweat Analysis

Effects of Cannabinoids on Metabolic Enzymes

Comparison of Receptor Pharmacology in Cannabinoids

Whole Plastome Sequences of Two Drug-Type Cannabis: Insights Into the Use of Plastids in Forensic Analyses

Effects of Cannabinoids on Metabolic Enzymes

Cannabinoids and the Brain

Antimicrobial Properties of Cannabis

How Much CBD and THC Enters the Bloodstream?

GC-FID Analysis of CBD and THC

Improving the Water Solubility of CBD for Cancer Treatment

Does Cannabis Consumption Alter Neuropsychological Function?

Best Practices for Cannabis Cultivation: A Meta-Analysis

Using Yeast to Produce Novel Cannabinoid Analogs

Spatial Gradients in Cannabis and Concerns for Medical Use

Cannabinoid Analysis Techniques

Pharmacokinetics of Cannabis and its Secondary Metabolites

A Breathalyzer for Cannabinoids?

Does Cannabis Interact with the Gut Microbiome?

What Role does Big Data Play in Cannabis Research?

Could CBD Help to Treat Opioid Addiction?

Role of Microwave-Assisted Extraction in Cannabis Analysis

Latest Cannabis Analysis and Testing News and Research

Cannabis analysis and testing is an ever-growing sector in the world of life sciences. Research is on-going to help researchers understand more about cannabis. This includes CBD, and how it is used to help treat chronic pain, seizure disorders and other conditions. It is also important to understand how it meets the United States’ food and drug administration (FDA) regulations and other regulatory laws around the world.

Exploring how smoking cannabis alters the oral microbiome and its impact on the brain

Inspiration strikes when you least expect it. For Wei Jiang, M.D., a professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), inspiration came in 2018 on a smoke-filled boat tour around Amsterdam during an international conference.

30 Jan 2023

The analysis of pesticide residues in cannabis and hemp products

In this interview, Avinash Dalmia, the Senior Principal Application Scientist at PerkinElmer, talks to AZoLifeSciences about the analysis of 102 pesticides and 5 mycotoxin residues in hemp regulated by colorado state.

From PerkinElmer 2 Dec 2022

Testing for residual solvents and terpenes in cannabis

AZoLifeSciences sat down with Tom Kwoka, Senior Application Scientist - GC/MS at PerkinElmer, and Alex Maitain, GC/MS Cannabis Analysis at PerkinElmer, to discuss the benefits of analyzing residual solvents and terpenes from cannabis and hemp products by Headspace GC/MS analysis.

From PerkinElmer 8 Nov 2022

Hemp byproducts can be included in lamb diets without major detrimental health effects

An Oregon State University study found that spent hemp biomass – the main byproduct of the cannabinoid (CBD) extraction process of hemp – can be included in lamb diets without any major detrimental effects to the health of the animals or their meat quality.

23 Sep 2022

Improving your Canna-business

In this interview, PerkinElmer, talks to AZoLifeSciences about how you can go about improving your canna-business.

From PerkinElmer 7 Sep 2022

Types of elution methods for cannabis analysis

In this interview, PerkinElmer, talks to AZoLifeSciences about the types of elution methods for cannabis analysis.

From PerkinElmer 7 Sep 2022

Overcoming challenges associated with analyzing pesticides

In this interview, PerkinElmer, talks to AZoLifeSciences about overcoming challenges associated with analyzing pesticides.

From PerkinElmer 7 Sep 2022

Researchers analyze how cannabis cells make cannabinoids

Plant biologists have outlined the elevated “hacks” that cannabis cells use to produce cannabinoids (THC/CBD) for the first time. Although many biotechnology firms are currently attempting to engineer THC/CBD outside of the plant in yeast or cell cultures, it is still unclear how the plant does it innately.

8 Aug 2022

Optimised microplate for cannabis sample processing

Porvair Sciences has developed a 2 ml 96-well microplate whose design is optimised for labs processing cannabis samples for analysis of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD).

From Porvair Sciences Limited 29 Jul 2022

Novel inexpensive method to detect synthetic cannabinoids and banned pesticides quickly

To create innovative tests for a variety of chemicals, such as banned pesticides and dangerous, synthetic cannabinoids, scientists have changed proteins that are involved in plants’ natural reactions to stress.

27 Jun 2022

Research shows the molecular pathways for trichrome formation and cannabis production

Many compounds known as cannabinoids are found in cannabis, a plant that is receiving more and more attention for its extensive medical potential.

27 Jun 2022

Pesticide testing workflow for cannabis and hemp products

In this interview, Dr. Toby Astill, the Global Marketing Manager for cannabis and hemp at PerkinElmer, talks to AZoLifeSciences about pesticide testing workflow for cannabis and hemp products.

From PerkinElmer 11 May 2022

eTesting cannabis for impurities and contaminants

In this interview, Shianna Hines, the Senior Field Application Scientist for cannabis and hemp-related items at PerkinElmer, talks to AZoLifeSciences about testing cannabis for impurities and contaminants.

From PerkinElmer 11 May 2022

Biosynthesis of cannabinoid precursor and other polyketides from amoebae

A research team at the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology - Hans Knöll Institute in Jena, Germany has developed a new method to produce complex natural products in amoebae.

7 Mar 2022

Researchers discover a sustainable approach for drug development

Although several people think of medicines as purely synthetic compounds, nature is an important element of most of the medications humans depend on.

4 Feb 2022

New computational method could help quickly screen billions of drug compounds

Receptors are docking stations found on the surface of cells. Compounds such as caffeinE, dopamine, THC, and LSD, all bind to these receptors.

17 Dec 2021

Exposure to cannabis vapor reduces sperm counts and motility in two generations of mice

An intense but short-term exposure to cannabis vapor lowered sperm counts and slowed sperm movement, or motility, not only in the directly exposed male mice but also in their sons.

6 Dec 2021

A new standard for analytical testing in the cannabis industry

JEOL USA, Inc, a leader in the mass spectrometry space for over 60 years, will introduce their JMS-TQ4000GC triple quadrupole GC-MS/MS to the cannabis scientific community at MJBizCon, the preeminent Marijuana Business Conference for cannabis professionals, which takes place in Las Vegas from October 19th 2021 – October 22nd 2021.

From JEOL USA, Inc. 13 Oct 2021

Research finds an increase in prenatal cannabis usage

Kaiser Permanente analyzed more than 100,000 pregnancies and identified that there was a 25% increase in the rate of cannabis use early in pregnancy.

1 Oct 2021

Restek’s New Terpenes MegaMix Standards: 59 Compounds in Two Ampuls to Optimize Your Terpenes Analyses

Terpenes are aromatic compounds responsible for the characteristic aromas and flavors of most plants.

From Restek Corporation 1 Oct 2021

Life Science Newsletters

Here we present some of our newsletters that may be of interest to you. This includes our cannabis testing newsletter, but also others such as analytical chemistry, drug discovery and other topics in life science. For a full list of all available life sciences newsletters, please click through via the link below.

Our cannabis analysis and testing newsletter will include a collection of the latest news. Example topics include: the methods of cannabis extraction, CBD oil, hemp products, and adverse effects of cannabis or cannabidiol (CBD).