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Nick Jikomes

Nick is Leafly's principal research scientist and holds a PhD in neuroscience from Harvard University and a B.S. in genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has been a professional cannabis researcher and data scientist since 2016.

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8701CBD (cannabidiol): What does it do and how does it affect the brain & body? image
CBD (cannabidiol): What does it do and how does it affect the brain & body?
Nick Jikomes   –   October 10, 2016

Learn the science behind cannabidiol (CBD) and the brain, and find out how it’s able to provide such a broad range of potential medical benefits. Read more

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Is smoking cannabis bad for you?
Nick Jikomes   –   November 28, 2016

Discover what is known about the potential risks associated with cannabis smoke, including how it affects cardiovascular and lung health. Read more

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A list of major cannabinoids in cannabis and their effects
Nick Jikomes   –   March 24, 2017

Cannabis produces a variety compounds known as cannabinoids. Here we list the major ones, such as THC and CBD, and some of their potential effects. Read more

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What is the endocannabinoid system and what is its role?
Nick Jikomes   –   December 12, 2016

Learn more about the endocannabinoid system including how it interacts with cannabinoids and other compounds in our bodies. Read more

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How to measure THC & CBD content in weed
Nick Jikomes   –   March 22, 2017

How much THC or CBD does your favorite cannabis product contain? Learn different ways you can estimate levels of these cannabinoids in products. Read more

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85397Leafly Insights: What CBD Strains & Products Are Consumers Looking For? image
Leafly Insights: What CBD Strains & Products Are Consumers Looking For?
Nick Jikomes   –   November 15, 2018

We dug into the data to find out how cannabis consumer demands have shifted in the last year. Spoiler alert: They want more CBD. Read more

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Cannabis Study: How THC Affects Learning and Memory at Different Ages
Nick Jikomes   –   June 13, 2017

A 2017 study looked at the impact of THC on memory in young vs. older mice. Learn more about the findings and what it could mean for future research. Read more

27868Rick Doblin of MAPS Talks Medical Cannabis Trials and a Possible Legalization Timeline image
Rick Doblin of MAPS Talks Medical Cannabis Trials and a Possible Legalization Timeline
Nick Jikomes   –   May 18, 2017

We caught up with Rick Doblin to discuss MAPS-funded medical cannabis clinical trials and his thoughts on the end of federal prohibition. Read more

22556A list of major cannabinoids in cannabis and their effects image
A list of major cannabinoids in cannabis and their effects
Nick Jikomes   –   March 24, 2017

Cannabis produces a variety compounds known as cannabinoids. Here we list the major ones, such as THC and CBD, and some of their potential effects. Read more

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Predicting Cannabis Strain Effects From THC and CBD Levels
Nick Jikomes   –   March 23, 2017

Learn how you can potentially predict how a cannabis strain will affect you from the THC and CBD levels and the ratio of cannabinoids in the product. Read more

22221How to measure THC & CBD content in weed image
How to measure THC & CBD content in weed
Nick Jikomes   –   March 22, 2017

How much THC or CBD does your favorite cannabis product contain? Learn different ways you can estimate levels of these cannabinoids in products. Read more

21804Peak THC: The Limits on THC and CBD Levels for Cannabis Strains image
Peak THC: The Limits on THC and CBD Levels for Cannabis Strains
Nick Jikomes   –   March 21, 2017

Learn more about the limits on THC and CBD levels in cannabis strains, and find out if growers will continue to pack more power into their plants. Read more

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How Strain Genetics Influence THC:CBD Ratios
Nick Jikomes   –   March 20, 2017

Learn how the THC:CBD ratio in cannabis influences a specific strain's effects, and find out how that ratio is connected to the strain’s genetics. Read more

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Get Ready for Leafly’s Cannabinoid Week
Nick Jikomes   –   March 17, 2017

Get ready for Cannabinoid Week, a series of articles that explore how THC and CBD interact and also shed light on lesser known plant cannabinoids. Read more

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Here’s What the National Academy’s Medical Cannabis Report Actually Says
Nick Jikomes   –   January 13, 2017

The report found that cannabis has legitimate medical applications, contradicting the federal government's hardline position. Read more