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05/23/2023

https://www.analyticalcannabis.com/news/the-new-cannabis-scientists-find-cannabinoids-in-south-african-woolly-umbrella-plant-314787

While were previously thought to be exclusive to , researchers have discovered an South African plant known as the "woolly umbrella" can contain a significant amount of cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) along with other minor cannabinoids.

The compounds were previously thought to be exclusive to the cannabis plant.

04/11/2023

https://www.analyticalcannabis.com/news/new-yorks-cannabis-regulator-tightens-its-potency-testing-rules-314689

In response to concerns about THC inflation in the NY market, NY's Office of Cannabis Management has issued new regulations requiring flower products to be tested for potency.

From now on, flower products will have to be tested for potency by cannabis labs – something that wasn’t required before.

04/04/2023

https://blog.mcrlabs.com/the-data-problem-in-cannabis

Economic incentives have corrupted , making it difficult for consumers and patients to trust the labels on their .

There are folks doing great work to reveal this misinformation like Jeff Rawson and Michael Zoorob, but it's high time regulators took steps to address this issue.

To learn more about the data problem in , click the link below.

How economic incentives have corrupted cannabis data

03/15/2023

Learn all about from our Lead Microbiologist and former cultivator Michael Esposito! He's written out the basics for you in our latest blog, and will be live tonight at 6PM to answer any of your questions.

There's still time to register for this free webinar: https://www.bigmarker.com/mcr-labs/Best-Practices-for-Phenohunting-62eb0fc297b4184832f165c3?show_live_page=true

https://blog.mcrlabs.com/phenohunting-101

What is phenohunting and how does it work?

03/14/2023

https://www.analyticalcannabis.com/news/hop-latent-viroid-is-a-major-threat-to-the-cannabis-industry-review-claims-314670

Hop Latent Viroid can cause up to a 50% reduction in and production, making one of the biggest threats to the cannabis industry.

While the virus is already prevalent, there are steps growers can take to mitigate their risk such as strict sanitation measures and routine testing.

The review details the discovery of HLVd in hops and subsequently in the cannabis plant, provides a brief overview of the extent of these infections in the industry, and offers guidance on the prevention and management of infections.

02/01/2023

Our 2022 Cannabis Science Fair was an awesome day filled with education and connection! If you missed it, make sure to check out our Youtube channel for the full keynote presentations.

And if you loved it, be sure to vote for us as one of New England's best cannabis experiences!

Link to vote: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpYLbhcc-zL32WgNtK0h4_yyBImei9njzAN75CwAXi1XJCkQ/viewform

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCRIQZSN3HM

On December 3, 2022 in partnership with the Cannabis Center of Excellence, the second annual science fair was hosted at Harvard University's Science Center. ...

01/04/2023

https://www.ma*****namoment.net/researchers-published-a-record-number-of-scientific-studies-about-cannabis-in-2022-norml-analysis-shows/

We love to see it!

Researchers published more than 4,300 studies on ma*****na and its components in 2022—an new annual record—an analysis from NORML shows. “We need more research” is easily one of the most common refrains from reform opponents, who insist that cannabis is understudied despite the fact that it....

12/22/2022

Did you get a chance to attend our Cannabis Science Fair? 👩🏽‍🔬

The presentation by Dr. Staci Gruber on the difference between recreational and medical cannabis is up on our YouTube channel!

This presentation was delivered by Dr. Staci Gruber, Director of Ma*****na Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery (MIND) Program at McLean Hospital.The...

12/20/2022

Did you get a chance to attend our Cannabis Science Fair? 👩🏽‍🔬

The presentation by Jeff Rawson on misinformation in the cannabis industry is up on our YouTube channel!

This presentation was delivered by Dr. Jeff Rawson, a Harvard Postdoctoral Fellow, at MCR Lab's Cannabis Science Fair at Harvard Science Center on Dec. 3, 2022.

12/06/2022

A huge thank you to all our speakers, presenters, staff, and attendees for another successful Cannabis Science Fair!

Did you miss it? We'll be sharing recordings of Dr. Staci Gruber's presentation "What to Keep in MIND: Recreational vs. Medical Cannabis" and Dr. Jeff Rawson's "Is Misinformation Common in Cannabis Markets?" So stay tuned!

12/01/2022

There's still time to reserve your spot at The Cannabis Science Fair, this Saturday at Harvard University. Don't miss out on this chance to connect directly with researchers, scientists and innovators.

Thank you DigBoston for the coverage!

Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-cannabis-science-fair-tickets-406978221817?aff=website

https://digboston.com/dig-this-the-cannabis-science-fair-harvard-science-center/

Prepare for “an afternoon of cannabis science exhibition and exploration”

11/30/2022

https://blog.mcrlabs.com/ground-breaking-insights-from-the-latest-cannabis-research

As public acceptance of grows, more and more interesting and exciting is coming out that is shedding light on our favorite plant.

Are you interested in learning more about cannabis research? Check out our Cannabis Science Fair, happening this Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Harvard Science Center!

Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-cannabis-science-fair-tickets-406978221817?aff=website

New and exciting cannabis research is coming out more often - let's take a look at some of the most notable recent work.