Weed has an unmistakable and iconic smell. There has been various research that highlights the different molecules responbsible for the smell like volatile sulfur compounds (VSC's) as well as terpenes contributing to the smell. Today I am talking with Twinkle Paryani who is one of the reproach and development scientists at Abstrax to learn more about this research and what it means for consumers. Read more here:<a href="%20https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.1c04196"> https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.1c04196</a>New research has now identified some other compounds that give exotic varieties the really sweet and really savory scents. Read the Abstrax Tech paper here: <a href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.3c04496">https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.3c04496</a>If you want to support this podcast and the projects i'm working on, please consider subscribing to my Patreon for as little as $1/month. THANKS! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cannabichem">https://www.patreon.com/cannabichem</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Weed has an unmistakable and iconic smell. There has been various research that highlights the different molecules responbsible for the smell like volatile sulfur compounds (VSC's) as well as terpenes contributing to the smell. Today I am talking with Twinkle Paryani who is one of the reproach and development scientists at Abstrax to learn more about this research and what it means for consumers. Read more here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.1c04196 New research has now identified some other compounds that give exotic varieties the really sweet and really savory scents. Read the Abstrax Tech paper here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.3c04496 If you want to support this podcast and the projects i'm working on, please consider subscribing to my Patreon for as little as $1/month. THANKS! https://www.patreon.com/cannabichem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weed has an unmistakable and iconic smell. There has been various research that highlights the different molecules responbsible for the smell like volatile sulfur compounds (VSC's) as well as terpenes contributing to the smell. Today I am talking with Twinkle Paryani who is one of the reproach and development scientists at Abstrax to learn more about this research and what it means for consumers. Read more here:<a href="%20https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.1c04196" rel="noopener noreferrer"> https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.1c04196</a>New research has now identified some other compounds that give exotic varieties the really sweet and really savory scents. Read the Abstrax Tech paper here: <a href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.3c04496" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.3c04496</a>If you want to support this podcast and the projects i'm working on, please consider subscribing to my Patreon for as little as $1/month. THANKS! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cannabichem" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/cannabichem</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Science of Smell with Twinkle Paryani from Abstrax Tech

Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist and educator. She obtained her Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural product chemistry, studying the traditional and contemporary uses of hundreds of medicinal plants. She is currently an assistant associate professor at the University of Rhode Island, has worked as an immunology scientist in the biotech industry, and works in the cannabis industry studying the chemical complexity of cannabis smoke.
Riley is also the co-founder of the cannabis research and education non-profit organization called the Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP). Through NAP and on her podcast, Riley uses science as advocacy to research and communicate findings that highlight the unique power of natural products. The goal of Riley’s work is to unite people in the Cannabis industry, academia, and consumers to further the reach of Cannabis education and reduce harm.
Riley is passionate about making Cannabis science accessible through social media channels and alternative media which lead to Bioactive; an educational podcast which disseminates the chemistry and pharmacology of natural products. On this bi-weekly podcast, she covers current news and research surrounding cannabis, psychedelics, toxins, pharmaceuticals & other bioactive substances. Listen for special guests highlighting community stories.

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Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist and educator. She obtained her Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural product chemistry, studying the traditional and contemporary uses of hundreds of medicinal plants. She is currently an assistant associate professor at the University of Rhode Island, has worked as an immunology scientist in the biotech industry, and works in the cannabis industry studying the chemical complexity of cannabis smoke. Riley is also the co-founder of the cannabis research and education non-profit organization called the Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP). Through NAP and on her podcast, Riley uses science as advocacy to research and communicate findings that highlight the unique power of natural products. The goal of Riley’s work is to unite people in the Cannabis industry, academia, and consumers to further the reach of Cannabis education and reduce harm. Riley is passionate about making Cannabis science accessible through social media channels and alternative media which lead to Bioactive; an educational podcast which disseminates the chemistry and pharmacology of natural products. On this bi-weekly podcast, she covers current news and research surrounding cannabis, psychedelics, toxins, pharmaceuticals & other bioactive substances. Listen for special guests highlighting community stories.

Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist and educator. She obtained her Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural product chemistry, studying the traditional and contemporary uses of hundreds of medicinal plants. She is currently an assistant associate professor at the University of Rhode Island, has worked as an immunology scientist in the biotech industry, and works in the cannabis industry studying the chemical complexity of cannabis smoke.
Riley is also the co-founder of the cannabis research and education non-profit organization called the Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP). Through NAP and on her podcast, Riley uses science as advocacy to research and communicate findings that highlight the unique power of natural products. The goal of Riley’s work is to unite people in the Cannabis industry, academia, and consumers to further the reach of Cannabis education and reduce harm.
Riley is passionate about making Cannabis science accessible through social media channels and alternative media which lead to Bioactive; an educational podcast which disseminates the chemistry and pharmacology of natural products. On this bi-weekly podcast, she covers current news and research surrounding cannabis, psychedelics, toxins, pharmaceuticals &amp; other bioactive substances. Listen for special guests highlighting community stories.

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