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

Comprehensive Guide to Cannabis Analysis and Testing Methods

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.

Unlocking CBD’s Potential with Phospholipid Tech

Research shows phospholipid complexation enhances CBD's solubility and absorption, paving the way for more effective treatments for epilepsy and chronic pain.

26 Mar 2025

New Cannabinoid Drug Brings Hope For Treating Chronic Pain Without Addiction

VIP36, a new CB1 agonist, targets a cryptic pocket to provide analgesia for chronic pain while minimizing side effects and avoiding opioid-related risks.

13 Mar 2025

New Vector Systems Open the Door for Efficient Genetic Modification

A recent breakthrough in biotechnology promises to change the landscape of plant genetic engineering. Imagine a persistent invader-;Agrobacterium-;long used to deliver genes into plants. Despite its historical success, the journey has been fraught with setbacks, especially with crops that launch fierce immune defenses.

25 Nov 2024

Study Reveals Role of Gut Microbes in Enhancing Children's Health

To address childhood malnutrition -; which affects 200 million children globally -; researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis developed a therapeutic food that nourishes the collections of beneficial microbes that reside in the gut, and improves children's growth and other measures of their health.

25 Oct 2024

New Study Links Cannabis Use to DNA Methylation Changes in Mental Health Pathways

Research reveals that frequent high-potency cannabis use alters DNA methylation, affecting mitochondrial and immune genes, with implications for mental health.

25 Oct 2024

High Potency Cannabis Leaves Unique DNA Signature, Study Shows

Published in Molecular Psychiatry, this is the first study to suggest that the use of high potency cannabis leaves a distinct mark on DNA, providing valuable insights into the biological impact of cannabis use.

16 Oct 2024

Emerging Treatments and Drug Repositioning for NAFLD and NASH

The current research on drug candidates and molecular targets being clinically tested for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and NAFLD.

9 Aug 2024

Unveiling Cannabinoid’s Potential for Treating Age-Related Brain Degeneration

Scientists at the Salk Institute observed the neuroprotective effects of cannabinol in fruit flies and discovered cannabinoid analogs that may prove to be promising future treatments for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injury.

18 Apr 2024

Federal Regulation Urged for Direct-to-Consumer Microbiome Tests

Scientific research has linked a person's microbiome to everything from gut and mental health to immunity and predisposition to cancer.

25 Mar 2024

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

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