As more countries begin to open their markets to cannabis, a group of products stand to become the next multi-billion-dollar segment of this industry. Topical cannabis is big business in the modern era, but its uses go at least as far back as 2000 BCE and likely much earlier. Salves, creams, ointments, and bars are just a few of the cannabis-infused products being created by prestige skincare and cosmetic brands. Besides the money being made, the potential benefits are very promising. Yet one...

The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently submitted a special report due to the alarming increase in severe lung disease caused by the use of e-cigarettes. It appears that what is today commonly known as vaping, may not be as innocuous as once thought. Dr. Cris Alves discusses Part 2 of the report from the CDC and the Pathology of Vaping-Associated Lung Injury in NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE. October 2, 2019. ...

Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews a very interesting paper from Harvard Medical School. The paper titled; Flavonoid Derivative of Cannabis Demonstrates Therapeutic Potential in Preclinical Models of Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer published in the journal FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY. Additional information and references: https://cannabisconciencia.org/ http://www.coopradio.org/

Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews a paper from the Netherlands, at the Utrecht Brain Center. The paper titled, The Potential of Cannabidiol as a Treatment for Psychosis and Addiction: Who Benefits Most? A Systematic Review was published in the JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE. Additional information and references: https://cannabisconciencia.org/ http://www.coopradio.org/

Have you ever heard of kief, charas, or rosin? Ever wondered how these extracts are made? In this episode we talk about these extraction processes which do not involve any chemical solvents. We give special attention to rosin, which has become incredibly popular the last few years. Join us on this trip through the world of solventless cannabis extraction. Additional information and references: https://cannabisconciencia.org/ http://www.coopradio.org/

The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently submitted a special report due to the alarming increase in severe lung disease caused by the use of e-cigarettes. It appears that what is today commonly known as vaping, may not be as innocuous as once thought. Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest report from the CDC, Schier et al. Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with Electronic-Cigarette–Product Use—Interim Guidance. MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT. September 13,...

Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews a very interesting paper from a renowned Brazilian cannabis lab at the University of Sao Paolo. The paper titled, Biological bases for a possible effect of cannabidiol in Parkinson’s disease was published in the BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY. Additional information and references: https://cannabisconciencia.org/ http://www.coopradio.org/

Alcohol (aka ethanol) is one of the most popular recreational drugs on the planet. Ethanol is also widely used as an industrial solvent in a huge amount of processes, including cannabis extraction. In the second part of our cannabis extraction suite, the team looks at the science of cannabis extraction with ethanol. We cover the benefits, disadvantages, and principals that make this a useful method for both large industrial and small artisanal operations. Tune in, to learn more about one of...

Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews a very interesting paper from a lab at the University of Guelph, that characterises two unique flavonoids in Cannabis Sativa L. The paper called Biosynthesis of cannflavins A and B from Cannabis sativa L published in PHYTOCHEMISTRY. Additional information and references: https://cannabisconciencia.org/ http://www.coopradio.org/

Cannabis is an incredibly dynamic plant with hundreds of chemical compounds within it. Despite the well-known THC and CBD molecules everyone talks about, few people really know or understand what composes the rest of the cannabinoid soup. In this episode, Dr. Ricardo Rivera explains what cannabinoids we should know about, how much of them there are, and how they are presented throughout the different types of cannabis. Tune in to find out more and hear Kimit’s head explode. Additional...

Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news. Today he reviews two papers on a topic that is not commonly discussed, which is the potential side effects for cannabidiol (CBD). The first is, Potential Adverse Drug Events and Drug–Drug Interactions with Medical and Consumer Cannabidiol (CBD) Use published in the JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE. The second paper is, An Update on Safety and Side Effects of Cannabidiol: A Review of Clinical Data and Relevant Animal...

Today our resident prosumer, Kimit Sekhon, lends us some of his direct hands-on expertise together with Dr. Ricardo Rivera in order to help make sense of the economics of retail cannabis prices as well as trends within the industry. We cover the top ten cities with the most and least expensive cannabis prices around the world and the reasons that affect this. We also discuss what affects cannabis prices locally throughout the Canadian provinces and even down to the dispensary level. So, tune...

Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news for the week of Aug 12, 2019. Today he reviews another paper by an Israeli group, this time from the lab of Dr. David Meiri at Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. Baram L, et al. The heterogeneity and complexity of Cannabis extracts as antitumor agents. ONCOTARGET 2019. Additional information and references: @cannasciencepod https://cannabisconciencia.org/ http://www.coopradio.org/

Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news for the week of Aug 5 2019. Today he reviews a paper by the Israeli group led by Sraya Koch. Impact of N, P, K, and Humic Acid Supplementation on the Chemical Profile of Medical Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L). Published June 17, 2019 in Frontiers in Plant Science. Additional information and references: https://cannabisconciencia.org/ http://www.coopradio.org/

There is an ever-growing list of names for all these seemingly specific strains and plant varieties. But if I asked you to tell me what the chemical profile, type, and origin for OG Kush bought in my neighborhood dispensary was, would you be able to tell me? Cannabis enthusiasts often suggests that there are different plant sub-species, the most common being Sativa, Indica, and Hemp. But is this true or are they simply varieties of the same species? Thanks to recent advances in genetic...

Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news for the week of July 29, 2019. Today he reviews a paper by Judith K Booth and Jorg Bohlmann. Terpenes in Cannabis sativa – From plant genome to humans, in the journal Plant Science. Additional information and references: https://cannabisconciencia.org/

Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news for the week of July 19, 2019. Today he reviews a paper by Ren et al. The origins of cannabis smoking: chemical residue evidence from the first millennium BCE in the Pamirs, in the journal Science Advances. Additional information and references: https://cannabisconciencia.org/ http://www.coopradio.org/

Many people have been talking about the importance of landraces long before the rise of the modern cannabis industry. Yet, it seems very few people actually know what this term really means. In this episode, we take a look at what a landrace is, it’s origins, uses, and global importance. So, if you’ve ever been curious about the fascinating world of cannabis landraces tune in to find out! Additional information and references: https://cannabisconciencia.org/ http://www.coopradio.org/

Supercritical CO2 extraction is one of the most ubiquitous methods for industrial cannabis extraction. But why is that? In the first part of our extraction suite, Dr. Ricardo Rivera, with the help of chemical engineer and producer Dr. Macarena Cataldo, look at the science behind CO2 extraction systems. The benefits, disadvantages, and principals that make this technique so popular. We also have a bit of a surprise at the end, thanks to our resident DJ Kemit Sekhon. Tune in to the end of the...

Description: In this episode Kimit, Maca and Ricardo revisit the long-standing controversy that exists between the term’s marijuana and cannabis. We take a much deeper dive revealing the complex web of social, cultural, and political battles that have been at the heart of the struggle to legitimize this plant and the role Mexico plays in all this. Despite the creation of legitimate medical and recreational industries the words cannabis and marijuana continue to be used, almost...

Dr. Carlos J. Calaf-Garcia gives us his first-hand accounts about what it’s like working with and treating patients using medical cannabis. As an Emergency Physician at NY Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Dr. Calaf-Garcia is on the frontlines of patient focused healthcare. With extensive medical expertise both in NYC and across the world, he has seen things few of us can imagine. From these experiences, Dr. Calaf-Garcia has begun working with medical cannabis to successfully treat...

Ever wondered how your cannabis vape-pen cartridge, shatter, or balm was made? Join Dr. Ricardo Rivera as he covers part two of the four most popular industrial cannabis extraction methods and there uses. Demystifying the four most popular extraction techniques: solventless (rosin), hydrocarbon (butane/pentane), supercritical CO2, and ethanol extraction. We continue on this this journey with our producer and resident chemical engineer, Dr. Macarena Cataldo, and visual artists and overall...

Ever wondered how your cannabis vape-pen cartridge, shatter, or balm was made? Join Dr. Ricardo Rivera as he covers the four most popular industrial cannabis extraction methods and there uses. Demystifying the four most popular extraction techniques: solventless (rosin), hydrocarbon (butane/pentane), supercritical CO2, and ethanol extraction. On this journey is our producer and resident chemical engineer, Dr. Macarena Cataldo, and visual artists and overall renaissance man, Kimit Sekhon,...

In this pilot episode, part of the Cannabis Science Podcast, Dr. Cris Alves discusses the latest in cannabis science and industry news for the week of Apr 20, 2019.

Ever wondered what happens to you after eating an edible? Dr. Ricardo Rivera, along with Dr. Macarena Cataldo, and Kimit Sehkon (renowned voice of 100.5 FM CFRO) explore the science of cannabis edibles. We breakdown the different effects edible products have on the body, and the body’s response to the edible’s compounds. It’s everything you need to know about the freshest research on oral cannabis consumption. Additional resources and information http://www.cannabisconciencia.org Become a...