OregonCBD Uses Intelligent Breeding and DNA-Based Tools to Disrupt Hemp...
In a recent episode of the Shaping Fire podcast, host Shango Los sat down with Seth Crawford, Ph.D. to discuss his blooming seed business, Oregon CBD. The published sociologist-turned cannabis breeder...
View ArticleJamaican Lion: The Industry’s First Comprehensive Cannabis Reference Genome
Medicinal Genomics Corporation (MGC), a pioneer in using genomics to improve the transparency, safety and yield of cannabis has today announced the industry’s most comprehensive Cannabis reference...
View ArticleNew Insights in the Cannabis Genome will Be Shared at CannMed 2018
Thanks to funding from the DASH network, Medicinal Genomics is currently working on a project to create a more complete cannabis reference genome. Medicinal Genomics was the first company to sequence...
View ArticleThe Tree of Life is being redefined with Genomics
The first whole genome shotgun assemblies of microorganisms were published in 1995. Since then over 313,000 genomes have been sequenced to varying degrees. DNA sequencing has become the new framework...
View Article4 Reasons Why PathoSEEK is the Best Microbial Testing Method for Cannabis
Our Senior Research and Development Scientist, Yvonne Helbert, recently spoke with Alex Beadle from Analytical Cannabis about why the PathoSEEK Microbial Safety Testing Platform is the best microbial...
View ArticleCould Trichoderma Cause Total Yeast and Mold Failure?
Yes. Although Trichoderma presents no risk to cannabis consumers or patients, it is a fungus, and it will contribute to a Total Yeast and Mold count. Editor’s Note: It has been brought to our attention...
View ArticleMedicinal Genomics Partners with Eiken Chemical for Cannabis Testing to Drive...
Medicinal Genomics Corp. (MGC), a pioneer in improving the quality, quantity and safety of cannabis, today announced it has signed a licensing agreement with Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan....
View ArticleThere are no AOAC Validated Cannabis Methods for Microbial Testing
The Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) publishes microbiological and chemical standards used globally to promote trade and to facilitate public health and safety. Testing labs trust...
View ArticleThe Cannabis Pan-Genome Project: Advancing Cannabis Breeding
Building upon the reference genome of the Jamaican Lion cultivar, we have identified the genetic variations that cause a plant to produce the important cannabinoids of THC, CBD, or a mixture of the...
View ArticleDid You Know the Cannabis Plant does not make THC?
The cannabis plant actually synthesizes cannabinoids in the acid form. So instead of THC, the plant makes THCA. This is also true for the other cannabinoids, such as CBDA, CBGA, CBCA, etc. A series of...
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