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Have your medicine tested at MCR Labs, an ISO-17025 accredited cannabis testing laboratory. We test cannabis products for harmful contaminants and provide cannabinoid profiling. A test requires 0.25 to 0.5 grams flower, 0.1 to 0.2 grams concentrates, and one serving size for edibles. Cannabinoid profile : $50
Heavy metals screen: $50
Aflatoxin screen: $30
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While were previously thought to be exclusive to , researchers have discovered an South African plant known as the "woolly umbrella" can contain a significant amount of cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) along with other minor cannabinoids.
The compounds were previously thought to be exclusive to the cannabis plant.
In response to concerns about THC inflation in the NY market, NY's Office of Cannabis Management has issued new regulations requiring flower products to be tested for potency.
From now on, flower products will have to be tested for potency by cannabis labs – something that wasn’t required before.
Economic incentives have corrupted , making it difficult for consumers and patients to trust the labels on their .
There are folks doing great work to reveal this misinformation like Jeff Rawson and Michael Zoorob, but it's high time regulators took steps to address this issue.
To learn more about the data problem in , click the link below.
How economic incentives have corrupted cannabis data
03/15/2023
Learn all about from our Lead Microbiologist and former cultivator Michael Esposito! He's written out the basics for you in our latest blog, and will be live tonight at 6PM to answer any of your questions.
Hop Latent Viroid can cause up to a 50% reduction in and production, making one of the biggest threats to the cannabis industry.
While the virus is already prevalent, there are steps growers can take to mitigate their risk such as strict sanitation measures and routine testing.
The review details the discovery of HLVd in hops and subsequently in the cannabis plant, provides a brief overview of the extent of these infections in the industry, and offers guidance on the prevention and management of infections.
02/01/2023
Our 2022 Cannabis Science Fair was an awesome day filled with education and connection! If you missed it, make sure to check out our Youtube channel for the full keynote presentations.
And if you loved it, be sure to vote for us as one of New England's best cannabis experiences!
On December 3, 2022 in partnership with the Cannabis Center of Excellence, the second annual science fair was hosted at Harvard University's Science Center. ...
Researchers published more than 4,300 studies on ma*****na and its components in 2022—an new annual record—an analysis from NORML shows. “We need more research” is easily one of the most common refrains from reform opponents, who insist that cannabis is understudied despite the fact that it....
12/22/2022
Did you get a chance to attend our Cannabis Science Fair? 👩🏽🔬
The presentation by Dr. Staci Gruber on the difference between recreational and medical cannabis is up on our YouTube channel!
This presentation was delivered by Dr. Staci Gruber, Director of Ma*****na Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery (MIND) Program at McLean Hospital.The...
12/20/2022
Did you get a chance to attend our Cannabis Science Fair? 👩🏽🔬
The presentation by Jeff Rawson on misinformation in the cannabis industry is up on our YouTube channel!
This presentation was delivered by Dr. Jeff Rawson, a Harvard Postdoctoral Fellow, at MCR Lab's Cannabis Science Fair at Harvard Science Center on Dec. 3, 2022.
12/06/2022
A huge thank you to all our speakers, presenters, staff, and attendees for another successful Cannabis Science Fair!
Did you miss it? We'll be sharing recordings of Dr. Staci Gruber's presentation "What to Keep in MIND: Recreational vs. Medical Cannabis" and Dr. Jeff Rawson's "Is Misinformation Common in Cannabis Markets?" So stay tuned!
12/01/2022
There's still time to reserve your spot at The Cannabis Science Fair, this Saturday at Harvard University. Don't miss out on this chance to connect directly with researchers, scientists and innovators.
As public acceptance of grows, more and more interesting and exciting is coming out that is shedding light on our favorite plant.
Are you interested in learning more about cannabis research? Check out our Cannabis Science Fair, happening this Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Harvard Science Center!
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Our team is made up of researchers, chemists, and pharmaceutical scientists, but we’re also enthusiasts, cannasseurs, and members of the cannabis community. We support our community by providing anyone who is interested or passionate about cannabis with access to analytical product testing as well as information to help guide their cultivation, consumption, or enjoyment of this marvelous plant.
As the first independent cannabis testing laboratory to be certified by the state of Massachusetts, we are proud to offer analytical testing and R&D services to MMJ and adult-use cannabis providers, patients, doctors, caregivers, or anyone crafting their own cannabis products. Our methods are ISO-17025 accredited, and we employ proven analytical practices developed in the pharmaceutical industry.
We’re passionate about cannabis science and strive to supply our partners with accurate information that encourages safe and responsible practices. Additionally, we make every effort to collaborate with top advocacy groups, educators, and fellow researchers in the field to further both the science and acceptance of cannabis.
Questions? Drop us a line or hit us up here and on Instagram @mcrlabs. Better yet, come talk cannabis science with us at meetups and other events around the New England area. And if you happen to find yourself in Framingham, stop by the lab and say hello!
