Smoke n' Science Podcast & Blog
Breaking down the fact vs. fiction of cannabis for everyday users, this podcast is hosted by two Ph.D. cannabis research scientists, Dr. Miyabe Shields and Dr. Riley Kirk. While this may sound as dry and crusty as a forgotten two-year-old stash, these scientists are both daily users who prioritize being relatable and engaging, with the main goal of giving consumers practical knowledge that can directly translate into their own practices. If you’re ready to dive deep into the interaction of humans and nature sit back and start a session of Smoke N’ Science!
SMOKENOL SESSIONS YOUTUBE
Smokenol Sessions is a more in-depth explanation of some of the most interesting aspects of Cannabis science with Dr. Miyabe Shields, PhD!
OPEN-ACCESS SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
We have curated a collection of links to our favorite peer-reviewed articles with a summary and explanation of the scope for 4 categories:
- High-THC Cannabis
- Hemp Cannabis & CBD
- The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
- Ancient Cannabis & Ethnopharmacology
PYROCANNABINOIDS IN CANNABIS SMOKE
"Regular cannabis users also find the effects of oral THC to be qualitatively different from those of smoked cannabis."
Barrus D, et al. RTI Press. 2016; OP-0035-1611
"The medicinal applications for plant-derived smoke outnumber all other uses..."
Pennacchio M, et al. Uses & Abuses of Plant-Derived Smoke.
TRANSFORMATION OF PHYTOCANNABINOIDS BY HEAT
“Transformation of phytocannabinoids by heat, isomerization, dehydration, and derivation of cannabinoids present in Cannabis sativa smoke.” by Real Isolates founders Andrew Westerkamp and Miyabe Shields and presented by Real Isolates Chief Scientist Dr. Miyabe Shields at the International Cannabinoid Research Society 2021.
... "Most notably, the CBD isolate which was > 98% pure transformed into 18 separate peaks."