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Nick Jikomes, PhD
Nick Jikomes, PhD
Nick is Leafly's Director of Science & Innovation and holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Harvard University and a B.S. in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the host of a popular science podcast, Mind & Matter: https://mindandmatter.substack.com. You can follow him on Twitter: @trikomes

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  • A list of major cannabinoids in cannabis and their effects

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on 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.

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  • Predicting Cannabis Strain Effects From THC and CBD Levels

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on 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.

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  • How to measure THC & CBD content in weed

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on 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.

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  • Peak THC: The Limits on THC and CBD Levels for Cannabis Strains

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on 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.

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  • How Strain Genetics Influence THC:CBD Ratios

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on 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.

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  • Get Ready for Leafly's Cannabinoid Week

    Get Ready for Leafly’s Cannabinoid Week

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on 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.

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  • Here’s What the National Academy’s Medical Cannabis Report Actually Says

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on January 13, 2017

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

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  • Endocannabinoid System: Simple & Comprehensive Guide

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on December 12, 2016

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

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  • Endocannabinoid System Week

    Get Ready for Endocannabinoid System (ECS) Week

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on December 9, 2016

    Get ready for Endocannabinoid System (ECS) Week, an article series exploring what the ECS is and how it works to produce the effects of cannabis.

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  • Is smoking cannabis bad for you?

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on November 28, 2016

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

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