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Science of vaping marijuana oil & concentrates
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on July 6, 2023Read moreKeep the temps low and the materials pure.
What causes the pungent “skunk” aroma of marijuana? (Hint: Not terpenes)
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on May 31, 2023Read moreTracking down new smelly molecules.
Why Most CBD Products May Not Help You & How to Find Products That Will
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on May 2, 2023Read moreMind & Matter is a monthly column by Nick Jikomes, PhD, Leafly’s Director of Science and Innovation. Cannabidiol (CBD) is the second most abundant cannabinoid found in cannabis, after THC. It’s commonly believed to be non-psychoactive, a myth arising from the fact that it’s non-intoxicating–it won’t get you high. Based on how it works in the […]
How does THC affect prenatal development?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on October 21, 2022Read moreTHC affects development of the brain’s reward pathway and hormone systems. Can an over-the-counter supplement reverse some of those changes?
Can magic mushrooms really help with alcoholism?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on September 18, 2022Read moreA recent study showed promising results when subjects with alcohol use disorder were given psilocybin in conjunction with therapy.
Weed buyer beware: THC inflation is getting out of hand
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on August 17, 2022Read moreNot every lab is doing it, but too many are. Here’s how “lab shopping” ends up cheating you at the cash register.
How does cannabis affect sleep and dreaming?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on July 18, 2022Read moreWe know THC can impact sleep and dreaming. But how? And why?
The entourage effect: Does it really exist?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on June 8, 2022Read moreResearch is starting to confirm the concept—and it’s not just about the cannabinoids.
Do magic mushrooms have ‘strains’ like cannabis?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on April 28, 2022Read moreKnow what you’re dosing: Different species and strains can have dramatically different levels of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound.
Is CBD an antiviral COVID drug?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on March 24, 2022Read moreDr. Martha Roser, author of a headline-making study, talks about the promise and limitations of her findings.