Cannabis Blog

Learn about cannabis, science and more.

As a Scientist, her responsibilities include collaborating on experiments and troubleshooting machines.

Meet MCR: Renee Ahearn

Meet Renee, one of our scientists!

Operators have two options: remediate their product or destroy it

What happens when a sample fails a safety screen?

Air-tight, light-tight, child-proof containers are best.

How to Store Your Cannabis: The Dos and Don’ts

Some cannabis terms also have other meanings in everyday life, like crystals, cola, or reclaim, making it even more confusing

Common Cannabis Terminology

Chris's favorite part of the job is visiting all the unique dispensaries.

Meet MCR: Chris Fletcher

These broad manifestos don’t always turn into passed laws, but they are an excellent indicator of how party ideologies may be shifting and which issues will be their top priorities

Where Do America’s Political Parties Stand on Cannabis?

We often test for homegrowers looking for potency data

A Homegrower’s Guide To Testing

The Endocannabinoid System is made up of CB1 and CB2 receptors, located throughout the body.

What is The Endocannabinoid System?

A compound found in cannabis, along with many other plants, called Anthocyanin is responsible for the purplish pink color.

Purple Haze & Chilly Days

As research into cannabis gears up, we’re learning more about compounds like Esters and Flavonoids and how they contribute to the plant’s effects everyday.

New Compounds to Look Out For In Cannabis

Cats and dogs, like humans, have cannabinoid receptors located throughout their bodies.

What Can Cannabis Do For Pets?

Luckily, as public support for cannabis legalization has spread, resources to help parents confront these kinds of topics have begun to emerge. One such asset is the children’s book It’s Just a Plant by Ricardo Cortés.

As Acceptance Grows, Parents Should Consider Having a “Cannabis Talk” with Kids

While the high derived from edibles is delayed, it is often more intense than smoking flower. Why? Because the metabolic process is different.

Cannabis & The Metabolic Process

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