In time for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has launched a new clinical study aimed at helping improve how patients with colorectal cancer share information about the genetic risks to their family members. Supported by grants from the National Cancer Institute, the trial, “Family Communications After Genetic Testing,” seeks to enroll about 4,000 colorectal cancer patients and their at-risk relatives across the United States.

Researchers have discovered that non-psychoactive cannabis compounds, CBD and CBG, can significantly reduce liver fat and improve metabolic health. The study reveals that these compounds work by creating a backup energy reserve in the liver and restoring the activity of cellular "cleaning crews" to break down harmful waste. These findings highlight a new, plant-based path for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder.

Microplastics are widely recognized as pollutants in oceans and waterways, but scientists are increasingly discovering that they are also accumulating in agricultural soils. A new scientific review highlights a largely overlooked dimension of this problem: the complex interactions between soil microbes and viruses that occur on the surface of microplastic particles. The study reveals that these microscopic relationships may influence soil health, ecosystem recovery, and the long term sustainability of agriculture.

Scientists and agricultural researchers from around the world will gather online on March 11, 2026 for the 22nd session of the Carbon Research International Forum, an academic webinar series focused on advancing research and dialogue in soil science and carbon management. The upcoming forum will feature a keynote lecture by soil scientist Dr. Nanthi Bolan from The University of Western Australia, who will discuss how organic carbon amendments can simultaneously enhance soil health and contribute to carbon sequestration in agricultural systems.

During a sold‑out celebration at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, Center for BrainHealth, part of UT Dallas, recognized Sarah and Ross Perot, Jr. with its 2026 Legacy Award, recognizing their vision to transform public understanding of brain health, a defining issue for America’s future workforce, military readiness and community well‑being.