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An Exploration of Solution-Based SERS with Gold Nanostars for Quality Control in the Cannabis Industry
DownloadSpring 2021
The recent legalization of cannabis and cannabis consumables in Canada presents a new analytical challenge for quality control of cannabis products. A high-performance analytical tool for such purposes would be crucial for the rapidly expanding Canadian and global cannabis markets. This project...
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Characterizing the role of the endocannabinoid system’s catabolic enzymes FAAH and MAGL in the development of functional sensorimotor activities in zebrafish
DownloadFall 2022
The endocannabinoid system (eCS) plays a critical role in a variety of homeostatic and developmental processes. Generally, the eCS relies on the naturally produced compounds known as endocannabinoids (eCBs), which are lipophilic signaling molecules that interact with cannabinoid receptors to...
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Spring 2022
Cannabis is one of the most commonly used illicit recreational drugs and is widely used for medicinal purposes. Cannabis contains three primary cannabinoids: 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabidiol (CBD) and Cannabinol (CBN). The psychoactive ingredient in cannabis is THC, whereas the major...
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The Antinociceptive Effects of Cannabinoids and Terpenoids on a Zebrafish Model of Nociception
DownloadFall 2024
With many communities affected by the opioid crisis, it has become of paramount importance to explore methods of pain management outside of treatments with opioids. One alternative treatment that has seen a recent surge in interest is cannabis and its related phytochemical-based treatments....