Scientists send cannabis seeds to space for research
On June 23, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, carrying hundreds of biological…
Tag: genetics
Researchers identify genetic markers for cannabis traits
Recent developments in cannabis research have shed light on the genetic factors influencing cannabinoid production in Cannabis sativa L. After…
Triploid cannabis offers new cultivation opportunities
Triploid cannabis, a plant with three sets of chromosomes, is emerging as a significant development in cannabis cultivation. Unlike the…
Salk Institute maps cannabis genome to boost breeding efforts
Researchers at the Salk Institute have developed the most detailed genetic map of cannabis to date, analyzing 193 genomes from…
Study Links Cannabis Use Disorder to Psychiatric Conditions
A growing body of research indicates a genetic connection between cannabis use disorder (CanUD), cannabis consumption, and various psychiatric disorders.…
University of Minnesota pioneers cannabis research and education
In 2017, when I began my cannabis studies at the University of Minnesota, the institution offered no dedicated classes or…
Anna Schwabe Discusses Cannabis Genetics Research
Anna Schwabe, PhD, serves as an Associate Lecture Professor at the University of Colorado and is the Chief Operating Officer…
Daniela Vergara explores cannabis genome and hemp farming
Dr. Daniela Vergara, a geneticist and hemp specialist at Cornell Cooperative Extension, discusses her transition from evolutionary science to cannabis…