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Spices and culinary herbs for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer: A comprehensive review with mechanistic insights
Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.This review systematically examines the potential of spices and culinary herbs (e.g., turmeric, garlic, ginger) for breast cancer (BC) prevention and treatment, elucidating their underlying mechanisms: inhibiting BC cell proliferation, migration, and metastasis; inducing apoptosis and cell cycle arrest; and modulating dysregulated signaling pathways (e.g., PI3K/Akt/mTOR, NF-κB, Wnt/β-catenin). Notably, their bioactive constituents (e.g., curcumin from turmeric, allicin from garlic, gingerol from ginger) exhibit anti-BC efficacy with fewer adverse effects than conventional chemotherapeutics.
Importantly, it synthesizes in vitro, in vivo, and clinical evidence—for instance, phase I/II trials demonstrating that curcumin combined with docetaxel or paclitaxel improved outcomes in patients with advanced BC. Clinically, these natural agents represent safe, accessible adjuncts to standard BC therapies, though additional large-scale, well-designed clinical trials are required to validate their translational value.
Many children seem on track—but struggle with motor skills
University of Texas at ArlingtonA University of Texas at Arlington study reveals that even children who meet standard developmental milestones may be falling behind in age-appropriate motor skills. Priscila Tamplain, UT Arlington associate professor of kinesiology and director of the Motor Development Lab, has published multiple articles on the topic and cautions parents not to overlook the issue.
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- Journal of Motor Learning and Development
Cancer’s hidden sugar code opens diagnostic opportunities
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)- Journal
- Cell Reports Methods
Enhancing attention network spatiotemporal dynamics for motor rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease
Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., LtdA research paper by scientists at Capital Medical University validates the necessity of integrating cognitive–motor strategies for the motor rehabilitation of PD and identifies novel neural markers for assessing treatment efficacy.
The new research paper, published on Jun. 19, 2025 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems, presented neuroplasticity driven by attentional network activation and the dynamic reallocation of attentional resources are the core mechanisms by which short-term MIRT facilitates compensatory motor function and the necessity of developing intervention strategies that integrate cognitive–motor dual regulation.
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- Cyborg and Bionic Systems
Stirring by mesoscale eddies, not trapping, is the dominant driver of global ocean meridional eddy heat transport
Science China PressIn a paper published in SCIENCE CHINA Earth Sciences, the researchers combined Eulerian and Lagrangian methods to more accurately quantify surface eddy meridional heat transport (EHT) induced by both the stirring and trapping effects of mesoscale eddies. They find that stirring-induced surface EHT is 1–2 orders of magnitude larger than trapping-induced EHT throughout most of the global ocean. These results demonstrate that the horizontal stirring effect of mesoscale eddies is the dominant mechanism of EHT.
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- Science China Earth Sciences
Researchers from the UJI and the UA defend the integration of the impacts of marine noise pollution in international criminal law with an analysis from ecocriminology
Universitat Jaume IIn an article published in the journal Kriminologie, a team of researchers from the universities of Castelló and Alicante suggest that the effects of underwater noise pollution should be included in international criminal and administrative law.
Anthropogenic noise can be not only a serious public health problem, but also a significant stressor for marine and terrestrial life. Scientific evidence has shown that there is a cause-and-effect relationship between underwater noise pollution and the development of some species, and although it has been identified by the World Health Organisation as one of the world's most important pollutants, comprehensive strategies to address its impact on the marine environment have only been developed in the last decade.
After analysing international legislation on the subject, the team believes that this type of pollution "needs to be addressed in a single but integrated approach" because even if the activities are authorised, their effects can be difficult to reverse. In their view, "the law must deal with the protection of the environment in a comprehensive manner" and develop a model of protection that includes administrative sanctions, but also criminal sanctions in very serious cases.
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- Universitat Jaume I
How grapes stay firm: Auxin-regulated gene cascade delays berry softening
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of ScienceFruit softening determines the texture, shelf life, and consumer appeal of grapes, yet its molecular regulation remains largely unknown.
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- Horticulture Research
How a rare haploid peach gives birth to triploid offspring
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of ScienceHaploid plants, which carry only a single set of chromosomes, are typically sterile, making them valuable but difficult to use in breeding.
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- Horticulture Research
Scientists uncover how gibberellin enhances tea’s signature umami compound
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of ScienceTheanine, a unique amino acid responsible for tea's refreshing taste and calming effect, plays a central role in determining tea quality.
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- Horticulture Research