Cannabis products may harbor fungal toxins harmful to human health, but regulations are uneven or nonexistent

Hemp flowers and certain cannabis products contain fungal toxins, including Aspergillus and Fusarium, that can exceed acceptable regulatory levels.

Kimberly D. Gwinn, Professor of Entomology and Plant Pathology, University of Tennessee • conversation
Jan. 10, 2024 ~6 min

Cannabis-derived products like delta-8 THC and delta-10 THC have flooded the US market – two immunologists explain the medicinal benefits and potential risks

Researchers are working to determine how and which cannabis products can help those suffering from chronic pain or serious illness. But science is having a hard time keeping up with the booming market.

Mitzi Nagarkatti, Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, University of South Carolina • conversation
April 28, 2023 ~11 min


CBD is not a cure-all – here's what science says about its real health benefits

CBD isn’t a miracle cure for everything that ails a person – but science shows that it has the potential to help treat a number of health conditions.

Kent E Vrana, Professor and Chair of Pharmacology, Penn State • conversation
Feb. 9, 2023 ~10 min

Carbon-busting hemp could help transform Scottish agriculture to zero emissions

A new study emphasises the huge potential and environmental benefits of hemp production and provides a road map to develop the nascent industry across the UK.

Cesar Revoredo-Giha, Senior Economist, Team Leader of Food Marketing Research, Reader in Food Chain Economics, Scotland's Rural College • conversation
Nov. 9, 2022 ~7 min

Users report perks of delta-8-THC over cannabis

A survey of users offers new information about the benefits and potential drawbacks of delta-8-THC, a hemp-derived alternative to cannabis.

David Hill-Buffalo • futurity
Jan. 14, 2022 ~9 min

CBD, marijuana and hemp: What is the difference among these cannabis products, and which are legal?

Hemp, CBD and marijuana are all forms of cannabis – but they are different in significant ways, from form and legality to their potential uses as treatment for various health conditions.

Trey Malone, Assistant Professor and Extension Economist, Michigan State University • conversation
April 1, 2021 ~7 min

Hemp or marijuana? THC scanner can say in seconds

A new handheld spectrometer can quickly determine whether plants are hemp or marijuana. It's a subtle distinction with legal consequences.

Olga Kuchment-Texas AM • futurity
Feb. 11, 2020 ~5 min

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