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Medical Xpress / New nanotherapy eases bone metastasis pain by disrupting tumor-nerve crosstalk

A new nano-sized drug carrier that finds bone tumors and releases treatment exactly where it's needed is here to improve the precision and comfort of cancer therapy. Designed by a team of researchers from China, this smart ...

Jan 28, 2026 in Medical research
Medical Xpress / Common procedure does not prevent recurrent pancreatitis, trial finds

A multicenter clinical trial published in JAMA has found that a long-used endoscopic procedure does not prevent recurrent pancreatitis in adults with an anatomic anomaly, challenging decades of conventional wisdom. The study, ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Surgery
Phys.org / Iguanas fall from trees in Florida as icy weather bites southern US

Iguanas stunned by cold temperatures dropped from trees in usually balmy Florida on Sunday as icy conditions blasted southern U.S. states, dumping nearly a half-meter of snow in some areas and whipping up high winds that ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Neuron position found less crucial for brain connectivity than once thought

The human brain contains billions of connected neurons that collectively support different mental functions, including the processing of sensory information, the encoding of memories, attention processes, and decision-making. ...

Jan 28, 2026 in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Multiwavelength analysis finds no radio pulsations from accreting millisecond X-ray pulsar

Using various space telescopes and ground-based facilities, astronomers have performed X-ray and radio observations of an accreting millisecond X-ray pulsar known as MAXI J1957+032. Results of the observational campaign, ...

Jan 28, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / Blood test measuring epigenetic instability aids in detecting early-stage cancers

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have developed a novel liquid biopsy approach to identify early-stage cancers by measuring the random variation in DNA methylation patterns, rather than the absolute level ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / As AI-generated music advances, humans still lead in creativity, research finds

AI can write songs, but still has a way to go before matching the creativity of tunes made by people, according to Carnegie Mellon University research.

Feb 2, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Social housing the key to protecting low-income renters, study finds

Low-income renters in Australia are far less likely to experience housing stress, rent arrears, or be forced to relocate when living in social housing compared to those receiving cash rent assistance payments or no assistance, ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Seed dormancy discovery could optimize barley growth

A new discovery by researchers from Adelaide University, in collaboration with Denmark's Carlsberg Research Laboratory, will allow barley growers to optimize seed dormancy for their crops and improve growing efficiency. The ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Gut bacteria may tip the balance between feeding tumors and fueling immunity

A new study reveals how bacteria in the gut can help determine whether the amino acid asparagine from the diet will feed tumor growth or activate immune cells against the cancer, according to researchers at Weill Cornell ...

Jan 30, 2026 in Immunology
Phys.org / How a broken DNA repair tool accelerates aging

Although DNA is tightly packed and protected within the cell nucleus, it is constantly threatened by damage from normal metabolic processes or external stressors such as radiation or chemical substances. To counteract this, ...

Jan 30, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Everyday movements are more beneficial for osteoarthritis patients than handgrip strength, say researchers

Daily physical activities play a far greater role in the well-being of patients with osteoarthritis than handgrip strength or isolated motor tasks, according to new research from the University of Sharjah. The study, published ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Arthritis & Rheumatism