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WSU researchers working to launch breath test for pot use

Herbert Hill
Herbert Hill

Washington State University researchers say they’re close to having a portable breath test that police can use to detect if someone has recently consumed marijuana.

The News Tribune reports WSU professor Herbert Hill says his research team will soon begin its second round of testing of the marijuana breathalyzer in hopes of making the device available for police to use sometime next year. » More …

June 9-12: Breath test, cancer on medicinal plants agenda

Herbert Hill
Herbert Hill

Marijuana and other medicinal plants are the focus of a research conference hosted by Washington State University in Spokane June 9-12.

WSU chemistry professor Herbert Hill will talk about a marijuana detection breath test researchers are developing to determine if a driver is under the influence. Amit Dhingra, conference chair, will discuss genomic technologies to ensure strain purity. » More …