22-Apr-2026 Competing memories in the brain drive relapse and recovery from alcohol addiction Texas A&M University Every experience leaves a trace in the brain, a memory that can shape future behavior. Alcohol and other addictive substances are no exception. Over time, repeated alcohol use can create strong memories that link certain places, cues or actions with reward. These memories can persist even after a person stops drinking, making relapse a common and ongoing challenge for the treatment of alcohol use disorder. New research from the Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health is helping to explain why this happens and may offer new clues for developing more effective treatments. Journal Neuron Funder National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
22-Apr-2026 Can robotic moxibustion recover the depressive mood? Maximum Academic Press A robot-assisted form of heat-sensitive moxibustion may offer a new, non-drug way to support people recovering from methamphetamine dependence while experiencing depressive symptoms.
22-Apr-2026 How acupuncture rewires neuro-immune circuits to treat disease at its root Maximum Academic Press Acupuncture has long been used to restore physiological balance, yet its biological basis has remained elusive.
21-Apr-2026 Steep rise in pickleball‑related eye injuries strikes older adults the most, according to Houston Methodist-led study Houston Methodist Pickleball‑related eye injuries are on the rise in the United States, according to a newly-published Nature study led by Houston Methodist. The findings underscore a public health concern tied to one of America’s fastest‑growing sports. In addition, the research also revealed that dodgeball and kickball continue to cause significant eye-related trauma, primarily among younger individuals. Journal Nature
21-Apr-2026 Pitt researchers highlight the health benefits of rising early University of Pittsburgh Being an early bird or a night owl may be defined by your genetics, but research suggests that those who rise early may receive some protection against conditions such as type 2 diabetes in return. Journal The Journal of Physiology Funder WoodNext Foundation, United Therapeutics Corporation, Pulmonary Hypertension Association
20-Apr-2026 Non-contact detection of post-regurgitation deep inhalation in calves using infrared thermography and deep learning-based nostril segmentation Osaka Metropolitan University An Osaka Metropolitan University research team proposed a non-contact approach for characterizing post-regurgitation deep inhalation in calves using infrared thermography and deep learning-based nostril segmentation. Journal BMC Veterinary Research
19-Apr-2026 Centipede consumption boosts growth and gut health in endangered crocodile lizards South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences A new study in Biological Diversity reveals that centipede consumption enhances growth and gut microbiome homeostasis in juvenile crocodile lizards by enriching beneficial fermentative bacteria and elevating short chain fatty acid production, underlining the critical role of dietary diversity in the conservation of endangered reptiles. Journal Biological Diversity Funder National Natural Science Foundation of China
17-Apr-2026 ‘Forever chemicals’ detected in dolphin milk Texas A&M University In a new study from the Texas A&M Superfund Research Center, the researchers examined archived dolphin milk samples collected between 1991 and 1993 to determine the presence of PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals.” The Texas A&M Superfund Research Center is a multi-institution center funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health and Sciences and led by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS). Journal Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry
17-Apr-2026 Reimagining modern botanic gardens: From nature-culture-science hubs to healing physic gardens South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences New research redefines the role of botanic gardens as vital healing spaces for human health and planetary conservation. Journal Biological Diversity
