Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emily Earlenbaugh covers cannabis science and culture. Cannabis has been increasing in popularity, both as a recreational drug and ...

When it comes to cannabis cultivation, strength isn’t just about growing fast or producing large yields, it’s also about potency, which can be characterized ...

Super macro of cannabis indica plant trichomes full of THC on purple leaf. The cultivation of triploid genetics could be the game changer for the cannabis industry, as it promises to deliver higher ...

Culta, a Bethesda-based cannabis company, Tuesday announced a genetics licensing deal with Praetorian Global Inc., a brand owner and intellectual property provider to the global cannabis industry, for ...

Some new and professional growers choose strains by instinct; others prefer science and planning. Either way, the genetics behind cannabis seeds are now more advanced than ever. As the cannabis ...

People who develop a cannabis use disorder share certain genetic markers, and that pattern holds across racial groups, according to the largest study of its kind. Around one-third of people who ...

Marijuana is legal in 24 states, three U.S. territories and Washington D.C., so many assume it's harmless. And for some it might be. But a new study shows that those with cannabis use disorder (or an ...

New York’s Finger Lakes region, with its deep lakes, rolling hills, and unpredictable weather, sets the pace for farmers. In some years, the average last frost arrives in mid-April, while in others it ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - As more states move to legalize marijuana, a new study showed it may come with health risks. The study, published in 'Nature Genetics,' is adding to a growing body of evidence that ...