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2 months ago | 
cannatechtoday.com | Paul McKay |Brendan McKee
What’s the one thing that holds consumers back from embracing cannabis? Education. You simply can’t acknowledge what you don’t know. Cannabis education is pertinent for ensuring people are consuming the plant responsibly. Which is why debunking myths and training individuals on the plant’s benefits, potential effects, and risks is crucial. After all, the more informed a consumer is, the better able they are to make decisions regarding their own rate of consumption, dosage level, and methods of use.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
nature.com | Brendan McKee |Aakansha Shaji |Pushkar Lele |Daniel Conway |Akhilesh K Gaharwar |Christina R. Dollahon
AbstractExtracellular matrix (ECM) stiffness influences cancer cell fate by altering gene expression. Previous studies suggest that stiffness-induced nuclear deformation may regulate gene expression through YAP nuclear localization. We investigated the role of the nuclear lamina in this process. We show that the nuclear lamina exhibits mechanical threshold behavior: once unwrinkled, the nuclear lamina is inextensible.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
cannabisbusinessexecutive.com | Brendan McKee
By Brendan McKee, Co-Founder, CFO & COO, Silver TherapeuticsA recent PwC survey found that 46% of consumers are buying more sustainable products to reduce their carbon footprint. In fact, consumers are actually willing to pay nearly 10% more (9.7%) above average price for sustainable products. What does this tell us? Today’s consumers are becoming more aware of how their consumption habits impact the environment. Which means organizations need to prioritize sustainability to stay competitive.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
greenstate.com | Brendan McKee
Knowing I’m a dad, husband, and business owner, people don’t immediately assume I consume cannabis. And when they realize I do, they typically don’t think I use cannabis as a way to improve my personal wellness. It’s time to end the stigma about cannabis use and to recognize and advocate for implementing cannabis into regular wellness regimens.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
greenstate.com | Rachelle Gordon |Cara Wietstock |Brendan McKee |Pam Chmiel
The California State Fair is officially open, bringing crowds of people to Sacramento for tasty treats, agricultural delights, and plenty of entertainment. For 170 years, the storied Golden State get-together has celebrated everything that makes the West Coast the best coast. More than 700,000 people explore the Cal Expo grounds every year, and starting today, guests 21 and over have a brand new experience to enjoy: a cannabis consumption lounge and on-site dispensary.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
greenstate.com | Nikki Lawley |Rachelle Gordon |Cara Wietstock |Brendan McKee
As you may have heard, the federal government is considering reclassifying cannabis. Currently, the plant is a Schedule I substance, on the same level as heroin and LSD. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is looking at rescheduling cannabis to Schedule III, which is a less restrictive status. While the plant will not be fully legal, there could be some benefits—especially for medical patients like me.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock |Rachelle Gordon |Brendan McKee |Pam Chmiel
Extracts come in many forms and go by lots of names. Cannabis products like dabs, vape pens, and RSO are extracts, also known as concentrates or oil. The name is not as important as the quality, though sometimes the former indicates the latter. In the Northeast, many states have turned over to legal or medical. In the process, certain brands have expanded into sales leaders. RELATED: Why can’t you dream on weed?
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock |Rachelle Gordon |Brendan McKee |Pam Chmiel
People across the neurodivergent spectrum have shared that cannabinoids help them feel more comfortable in the neurotypical world, but that doesn’t mean it is all good. There are precautions to consider for ADHD and weed, including mixing THC with medications. RELATED: I’m autistic, weed helps me thrive in the neurotypical worldStill, ADHD cannabis successes have been supported by researchers working to understand how the endocannabinoid function or “tone” might play into the neurodivergent brain.
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Jul 11, 2024 | 
greenstate.com | Lester Black |Rachelle Gordon |Cara Wietstock |Brendan McKee
*This story originally appeared on SFGATE.com and has been reposted with permission. Five years ago, Stephanie Bohn’s daughter Sadie was struggling through life. The 5-year-old was having constant seizures and could barely make it through a day of school without being sent to the emergency room. Sadie has Rett syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that leads to severe physical impairments, and traditional pharmaceuticals were unable to improve her symptoms.
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Jul 11, 2024 | 
greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock |Rachelle Gordon |Brendan McKee |Pam Chmiel
Washington, D.C. is home to the famed White House, the Kennedy Center, and some of the most interesting cannabis nuances in the U.S. The capital city legalized personal pot possession in small quantities in 2014, with the law going into effect the following calendar year. Despite the new law, no retail structure or regulations were put in place.
