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MCR labs was faced with the challenge of balancing the sudden increase in productivity to keep up with growing testing demands, while simultaneously reducing the onsite workforce to maintain proper social distancing and safety

Cannabis Testing in the Time of COVID-19

How COVID-19 has affected the cannabis industry, specifically cannabis testing laboratories such as MCR Labs

What in the CBN?

The quantification of each cannabinoid became more precise with every new cannabinoid added to the scope of the test

Advancing the Precision of Cannabis Testing

Many in the community have dubbed CBD as “non-psychoactive” because of this lack of euphoria

Is CBD psychoactive?

This discovery will pave the way for further research and product development for this specific cannabinoid, as well as its decarboxylated product, delta9-THC.

The First Crystalline Structure of THCA-A and What It Means

Recently, Mechoulam partnered with a U.S biotechnology company known as EPM. Through this partnership Mechoulam was able to focus on a cannabinoid that he has had quite an obsession with for a while – cannabidiol acid, better known as CBDa.

EPM301: The Future of Medical Cannabis?

Andy enjoys cannabis, spreadsheets, and resource management.

Meet MCR: Andy Moy

What to look for when sourcing your CBD.

Not All CBD is Created Equal

ACDC, Charlotte's Web, Cannatonic, Pennywise, Shark Shock are all strains high in CBD.

5 CBD Strains To Know

Cannabis is an excellent bioremediator, meaning it pulls contaminants from mediums like soil.

Phytoremediation and Carbon Capture: Using Cannabis to Combat Climate Change

The Growing Hype Around Delta8-THC

Used to describe the cannabis flower, the term marijuana became popular in the U.S. in the 1900s.

The History of the Word ‘Marijuana’

All legal cannabis products sold in Massachusetts are held to strict testing requirements.

The Commercial Testing Process

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