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The Maternally Inherited Genomes
By Dr. Daniela Vergara Mitochondria and chloroplasts are special parts of plant and animal cells. Mitochondria are like tiny power houses make energy the cell

Restrictions on Noncitizens Working in the Cannabis Industry: Questions and Answers
By Cecilia Oyediran, Esq. Noncitizens should be aware of the risks of working in the cannabis industry. As a noncitizen, can I work in a

What Cannabis Employers and Employees Need to Know About New York’s Mandatory Retirement Savings Now in Effect
By Cecilia Oyediran, Esq. 1. What is the New York Secure Choice Savings Program? The New York Secure Choice Savings Program is a state-sponsored retirement

What Does Federal Rescheduling Mean for New York’s Cannabis Industry?
By Cecilia Oyediran, Esq. Last Updated: May 2026This information is educational only and subject to change. It is not legal advice. On April 28, 2026,

The Cannabis Genome
By Dr. Daniela Vergara Cannabis sativa has a diploid genome, which means it has two sets of chromosomes, for a total of 20. One set

Hashishene
By Dr. Daniela Vergara As we’ve discussed before in multiple other posts, our favorite plant, Cannabis sativa, produces multiple compounds, and these compounds can further

Do Cloned Cannabis sativa Plants change over time?
By Dr. Daniela Vergara Cloning Cannabis sativa plants through cuttings is common in the industry to maintain consistency. Now tissue culture is also becoming commonly

New NYC Leave Requirement: Expansion of the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA)
By Cecilia Oyediran, Esq. New York City has amended the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) to expand access to protected leave. The update

Evolution: Changes over time
By Dr. Daniela Vergara Evolution means change over time. In biology, evolution is about how living things—like animals, plants, or even bacteria—slowly change from one

Healthy Soil
By Dr. Daniela Vergara Soil is more than a surface for growing plants. It is a living, dynamic ecosystem that supports life across the planet.
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