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12-Aug-2026

From licorice to the lab: Lanzhou University engineers a licorice-root compound into a promising two-pronged weapon against colorectal cancer

Lanzhou University (Lanzhou, China) announced that a research team led by Professor Quanyi Zhao and Dian He of the Institute of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, in collaboration with the Medical Laboratory Center of Lanzhou University, has designed and synthesized a new series of derivatives of glycyrrhizin — the principal bioactive compound extracted from licorice root, one of the most widely used botanicals in traditional Chinese medicine. The lead compound, designated compound 23, suppresses colorectal cancer through a dual mechanism: directly killing cancer cells while simultaneously calming the chronic inflammation in the tumor microenvironment that fuels tumor growth, metastasis, and immune evasion.

Journal: Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines

11-Aug-2026

Article collection on polymer

KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.

This collection features articles on Polymer published in Smart Materials in Manufacturing. All articles are free to read and download.

Journal: Smart Materials in Manufacturing

11-Aug-2026

Computed tomography findings of peritoneal tumor in the absence of primary lesions: Preliminary study

Osaka Metropolitan University

Osaka Metropolitan University assessed computed tomography findings of peritoneal tumors in the absence of primary lesions to identify primary characteristics.

Journal: Australian Veterinary Journal

11-Aug-2026

Why is the Amish population growing so fast in America?

Penn State

The Amish are one of the fastest growing minority populations in the U.S. In this Q&A, Cory Anderson, a postdoctoral researcher at Penn State, discussed the factors that explain Amish population growth and what the changing demographics of the Amish means for rural communities.

Journal: Population Studies

11-Aug-2026

African grasslands became widespread over five million years earlier than previously known

University of California - Santa Cruz

African grasslands rapidly expanded and became widespread at about 15 million years, over five million years earlier than previously known. The earlier emergence extends the length of time where faunal evolution (including our hominin ancestors) was shaped by these landscape. This and other studies point to a more varied environment where early human ancestors may have evolved.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Funder: U.S. Science Support Program

11-Aug-2026

As Candida auris spreads, UT Health San Antonio scientist highlights growing threat of antifungal resistance

The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center

A leading scientist at UT Health San Antonio warns that the problem of fungal strains resistant to front-line medications is becoming increasingly urgent globally, as cases of the potentially deadly drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have spread to 27 states.

Journal: Nature Medicine

10-Aug-2026

UC Davis Health improves inpatient diabetes care with team approach that puts safety first

University of California - Davis Health

UC Davis Health improved blood sugar control and patient safety through a coordinated team approach to inpatient diabetes care.

10-Aug-2026

Deploying AI-driven smart control for practical energy management in Hong Kong’s built environment

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems play a crucial role in smart building management, but their energy consumption is a significant concern. Prof. Shengwei WANG, Chair Professor in Building Energy and Automation and Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Professor in Smart Buildings in the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has designed a versatile framework to integrate AI into building automation systems to improve energy efficiency.

Journal: Energy

10-Aug-2026

Regional inequities in metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease burden and care quality in high-burden settings: implications for health systems

Xia & He Publishing Inc.

Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is increasing rapidly, yet regional differences in burden and care quality remain unclear. This study aimed to compare regional incidence, mortality, and disability; evaluate care quality; identify key determinants; and project future incidence.

Journal: Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology

10-Aug-2026

Korea University Ansan Hospital researchers demonstrate brain stimulation therapy improves depression and apathy in Parkinson's disease

Korea University College of Medicine

A research team led by Professor Ho Kyung Yoon of the Department of Psychiatry and Professor Do Young Kwon of the Department of Neurology at Korea University Ansan Hospital has demonstrated that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) significantly improves depression and apathy in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Journal: Acta Neuropsychiatrica