Neuroscientist & plant chemistry researcher Dr. Nick Jikomes breaks down what we know about the infection decimating cannabis across North America. Across North America, something called Hop Latent Viroid (HLV) is wreaking havoc. This virus-like infection can make plants sickly and destroy harvests. It’s highly contagious. Studies have estimated that perhaps 40% of cannabis flower […]

Learn the subtle differences between these trending compounds.

Keep the temps low and the materials pure.

Tracking down new smelly molecules.

Mind & 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 […]

THC affects development of the brain’s reward pathway and hormone systems. Can an over-the-counter supplement reverse some of those changes?

A recent study showed promising results when subjects with alcohol use disorder were given psilocybin in conjunction with therapy.

Not every lab is doing it, but too many are. Here’s how “lab shopping” ends up cheating you at the cash register.

We know THC can impact sleep and dreaming. But how? And why?

Research is starting to confirm the concept—and it’s not just about the cannabinoids.