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Medical Xpress / Results support use of weekly extended-release buprenorphine for opioid use disorder during pregnancy

In a clinical trial, a research team found that administering weekly injectable extended-release buprenorphine for treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) during pregnancy led to higher rates of abstinence from illicit opioids ...

Mar 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / Anxiety and ADHD can overlap: Here's how to untangle these widespread mental health disorders

For decades, one of the greatest challenges to treating neurological disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is that its symptoms often resemble those of several other conditions. Overlapping disorders are ...

Mar 16, 2026
Phys.org / Despite their contrasting reputations, bonobos and chimpanzees show similar levels of aggression in zoos

Chimpanzees have a reputation for being aggressive, while bonobos are often seen as their peaceful counterparts. This contrast has frequently been used to explain different sides of human nature. However, a new study by Utrecht ...

Mar 11, 2026
Medical Xpress / Here's what you need to know about cancer vaccine development

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for over 613,000 fatalities in 2023, per the Centers for Disease Control. But the field of cancer vaccines, which can be used as a form of treatment, ...

Mar 16, 2026
Phys.org / Volunteers find oddly high solar flare rates

Patches of the sun's surface often show strong magnetic fields. These fields can emerge within a matter of hours, and can decay slowly or quickly, sometimes over days, weeks, or even months. Thanks to a new study about these ...

Mar 16, 2026
Phys.org / Quantum computers must overcome major technical hurdles before tackling quantum chemistry problems

Although the potential applications of quantum computing are widespread, a new feasibility study suggests quantum computers still face major hurdles in solving quantum chemistry problems. The study, published in Physical ...

Mar 13, 2026
Phys.org / Deep-sea natural compound targets cancer cells through a dual mechanism

A collaborative research team has uncovered a previously unknown mechanism of action of yaku'amide B, a structurally complex peptidic natural product derived from deep-sea sponge found in the waters near Yakushima Island, ...

Mar 14, 2026
Medical Xpress / Workshop to examine ethical sharing of research data in Alzheimer's and related dementias

Researchers from academia, federal agencies and national organizations, and participants enrolled in research studies focused on neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease will gather at Georgia State University ...

Mar 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / Updated guidelines find even small amounts of resistance training build muscle

The first major update to resistance-training guidelines in 17 years delivers one clear message: any amount of resistance training improves strength, muscle size, power and physical function.

Mar 16, 2026
Tech Xplore / A bicycle robot that can drive fast and jump over obstacles

Experienced human cyclists can perform a wide range of maneuvers and acrobatics while riding their bicycle, from balancing in place to riding on a single wheel or hopping over obstacles. Reproducing these agile maneuvers ...

Mar 12, 2026
Phys.org / Galactic islands of tranquility: 'Little red dots' may have brewed life's building blocks

Astronomers have found that both the core of our Milky Way and the earliest proto-galaxies in the universe share a surprising trait: They are unusually calm and quiet in terms of harsh radiation. This tranquility is not just ...

Mar 12, 2026
Medical Xpress / Marathon training: Why hot baths might help you run faster

For decades, elite runners have traveled the world to train at high altitude. When oxygen levels in the air are low, the body responds by producing more red blood cells—the cells responsible for carrying oxygen around the ...

Mar 16, 2026