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Phys.org / Four new groups of indigenous cacao varieties discovered in Peru
A new genetic analysis of hundreds of cacao trees representing traditional Amazonian varieties grown on farms across Peru has revealed four previously unidentified, genetically distinct groups. Lambert Motilal, with colleagues ...
Medical Xpress / Iron helps trigger asthma-linked airway inflammation by activating pathway
Chinese researchers have revealed the key role of iron in initiating allergic airway inflammation. The study, which was published in Cell, was conducted by a team led by Prof. Sun Bing from the Center for Excellence in Molecular ...
Phys.org / Molecular nanostructures can be activated using ultrasound
Researchers from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) have taken an important step toward developing intelligent molecular materials. The team headed by Dr. Bernd M. Schmidt (Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular ...
Medical Xpress / Uptake of buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder is highly uneven across the United States
There has been a substantial increase in recent years in the use of a form of primary medication to treat opioid use disorder, according to a Rutgers Health study published in Health Affairs. Researchers have also noted sharp ...
Medical Xpress / Advanced imaging uncovers 3D nerve architecture inside rat knee joints, could yield clarity on jaw joint disorders
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of more than 30 conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw. So what could a small tissue sample from a rat's knee have to do with treating them?
Medical Xpress / Clinical trial offers strong evidence that nerve blocks can cut opioid use after cardiac surgery
A clinical trial led by St. Michael's Hospital researchers found that using nerve blocks, an anesthesia technique to numb targeted areas of the body, significantly reduced opioid use after cardiac surgery—findings the authors ...
Medical Xpress / Radiotherapy reprograms immune response in rare skin cancer
A new Northwestern Medicine study has discovered how radiotherapy alters the immune environment within cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) tumors, according to findings published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Medical Xpress / How immune cells in our gut mesentery fight salmonella
Widely recognized as the face of food poisoning, salmonella bacteria lurk in raw meat and poultry, on pets, and in unpasteurized dairy products. If untreated, extreme cases can lead to full-body infections, like typhoid fever. ...
Medical Xpress / Identifying brain circuits causally related to OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be an extremely incapacitating neuropsychiatric condition. The symptoms of people who suffer from OCD can entail washing their hands or showering over and over again, repeatedly checking ...
Medical Xpress / AI-guided outreach increased cancer screenings and reduced mortality, new study finds
A machine learning program that identified patients overdue for colorectal cancer screening helped increase screening rates and was associated with significantly lower mortality, according to new research published in the ...
Phys.org / JWST discovers a new barred spiral galaxy
An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new massive barred spiral galaxy. The newfound galaxy, designated M1149-BSG-z5, was identified using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The finding was detailed ...
Medical Xpress / AI test predicts breast cancer recurrence in hours, not weeks, across 3,500 patients
In recent years, notable advances have been made in diagnosing and treating breast cancer. However, its recurrence continues to plague thousands, deepening the need to find ways to better predict the likelihood of its return.
