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April 20, 2018
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Featured Interview
Advancing Chromatography Methods for Cannabis Analysis
The cannabis industry has been taking a hard look at the science behind their products and the various contaminants that can inadvertently be added to consumer goods. As testing laboratories begin to implement new state-mandated regulations and other consensus methods for best practices, there is a need to review the analytical instruments and methods that can deliver the most accurate results in a timely fashion. Anthony Macherone, senior scientist at Agilent Technologies and visiting scientist at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, recently spoke to us about his research in this area and the chromatographic techniques he's found to be most effective for profiling cannabinoids and terpenes, detecting pesticides, and residual solvents testing.
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Application Note
Multi-Element Analysis of Cannabis using the Agilent 7800 ICP-MS
The Agilent 7800 enables:
• Rigorous testing of contaminants and such toxic elements as As, Cd, Pb, and Hg
• Minimizing the need for conventional liquid dilution
• Reducing the potential for contamination during sample preparation
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Featured News
 
Can Legalizing Cannabis Help with the Opioid Epidemic?
Two studies came out earlier this week in JAMA Internal Medicine stating that there is a potential link between cannabis legalization and a decrease in the amount of prescriptions for opioids (1,2).
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Highlights from the 2018 World Medical Cannabis Conference & Expo
The 2018 World Medical Cannabis Conference & Expo was held April 12–14, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Here are some highlights from the show.
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Application Note
Automation for Cannabis Sample Testing
• Rapid DNA isolation from fresh or cured leaf & flower material
• Quantitative detection of cannabis & microbial DNA primer target sequences
• Automated methods for cannabis without sacrificing accuracy or quality
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Featured Articles
 
Metals in Cannabis and Related Substances—Regulations and Analytical Methodologies
An overview of analytical methodologies, challenges facing the analyst, and notes on regulatory stipulations is presented here.
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Can Analytical Testing Quality Be Assured in the Cannabis Industry?
This article discusses basic principles of quality assurance and laboratory accreditation, and the current status of voluntary methods in development.
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