The Tree of Life is being redefined with Genomics
The first whole genome shotgun assemblies of microorganisms were published in 1995. Since then over 313,000 genomes have been sequenced to varying degrees. DNA sequencing has become the new [...]
DNA-Based Testing Can Distinguish Aspergillus brasiliensis from Aspergillus niger
A case of mistaken identity is causing a disagreement between two Alaska testing labs. According to a KTUU article, state regulators gave an edible marijuana product contaminated with mold to [...]
Our Microbial Safety Testing Platform Has a New Name!
It’s been almost three years since we launched the PathogINDICAtor® qPCR Microbial Detection Platform. Since its inception, it has been the most accurate and advanced cannabis microbial safety [...]
New Testing Solutions for Aspergillus and THCA Synthase
Medicinal Genomics is excited to announce the addition of two new cannabis testing solutions for pathogenic Aspergillus species (qPCR) and THCA Synthase (youPCR). Aspergillus Multiplex Detection [...]
Aspergillus: The Most Dangerous Cannabis Pathogen
Despite its classification as a schedule one controlled substance, medicinal cannabis has proven to be a successful treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions. It’s medicinal properties [...]
Microbial Detection Standards for Cannabis Need to Change to Protect Patients
On February 7, the Daily Mail reported a cancer patient in northern California died from a fungal infection that authorities suspect was caused by the inhalation of contaminated medical cannabis. [...]
Potentially Harmful Shortcomings of Culture-Based Microbial Testing
The cannabis industry has a problem… Culture-based testing is the industry standard for detecting harmful microbes on cannabis flower, but the most widely used culture-based tests have [...]
