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In 2009, investigators uncovered a disturbing scandal at a cemetery outside Chicago. Employees at Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip, Illinois, are accused of digging up old graves, moving remains to other parts of the cemetery, and then reselling the newly emptied burial grounds. When the case finally went to trial in 2015, a surprisingly small piece of evidence played a key role. It was a small lump of moss. New research published in journal forensic research Now, the first detailed scientific explanation of the study has been provided. Researchers explain exactly how moss helped prove that a crime occurred. Moss…

New genomic research on Australia’s koala population suggests rapid population growth could help restore genetic diversity lost during past declines. The researchers found that when populations recover quickly, their increased numbers can encourage recombination, the process of rearranging DNA into new combinations. This genetic mixing can help previously bottlenecked populations regain the diversity they need to support their long-term evolutionary potential. Population bottlenecks occur when the population of a species decreases dramatically. These events often reduce genetic diversity and increase inbreeding. Over time, this genetic damage can reduce fertility, lower survival rates, and weaken a population’s ability to adapt to…

A new study by researchers at the University of Surrey, the University of South Carolina and the University of Central Queensland suggests that much of what we do every day is guided by habit rather than deliberate decision-making. This study psychology and healthwe found that about two-thirds of our daily actions begin automatically and become so routine that they essentially run on “autopilot.” Habits are formed when people repeatedly respond to familiar situations in the same way. Over time, your brain associates certain settings and cues with certain actions. When these cues appear, the associated behavior begins automatically, without conscious…

Researchers at Japan’s Yokohama National University have identified a previously unknown species of marine fungus that has the ability to kill harmful algae that form toxic blooms. The creature was named Argoftra Mediterraneais a microscopic chytrid fungus that can infect a variety of hosts. The chytrid fungi are a diverse group of aquatic fungi, and this discovery suggests they may have a stronger impact on marine ecosystems than scientists previously thought. Researchers have discovered that this fungus acts as a deadly parasite. Ostreopsis cf. ovala species of algae that causes toxic blooms that can adversely affect human health. The study…

New research published in cognition and emotion found that the wording of trigger warnings can have a meaningful impact on how people respond to distressing content, even if the warning itself does not reduce psychological distress. In particular, this study shows that vague warnings can unintentionally cause more negative consequences, while more detailed warnings appear to be less harmful. Trigger warnings (short notices placed before potentially upsetting content) are becoming increasingly common across social media and entertainment platforms. These warnings are intended to help people prepare emotionally and avoid content that may cause anxiety. Despite its widespread use, scientific studies…

The University of Oklahoma Center for Indian Tribal Policy Research recently released a new Sovereign report titled “Purchased/Referred Treatments and Cancer: Overview and Options for Tribal Considerations.” The report, written by Grace Fox (Seminole), the center’s tribal health policy analyst, examines how the Indian Health Service’s Purchasing and Referral Care (PRC) program interacts with cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for eligible tribal members. PRC is a program by which the Indian Health Service (IHS) approves and pays for eligible care provided by non-IHS or non-tribal health care providers when services are unavailable or inaccessible locally. This report provides an…

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have identified a critical gap in how post-amputation pain is assessed and treated. This study shows that pain after lower extremity amputation is not a single, uniform condition, but a series of distinct experiences that vary depending on activity level and prosthesis design. These findings could impact care strategies for the approximately 2 million Americans who live with limb loss, and that number is expected to grow in the coming decades. This research recently PM&Rstudied 83 adults living with unilateral femoral or lower tibial amputations. Participants reported pain at rest and during real-world…

GLP-1 is developing a reputation as a “magic bullet.” The drug was initially characterized by its ability to improve insulin release and treat diabetes, but was later found to promote weight loss and improve cardiovascular health. In addition to these amazing bonus benefits, GLP-1 drugs have the ability to improve pancreatic beta cell health. But how exactly does it do that? Salk Institute researchers are digging into the details of the mechanisms behind how GLP-1 drugs promote pancreatic beta cell viability and stress tolerance. Because adaptations in cell performance arise from changes in gene expression, the research team screened for…

A new case report has been published in Volume 13. oncology scienceFebruary 7, 2026, titled “Massive calcified solid pseudopapillary tumor of the head of the pancreas.” The report, led by corresponding author Faten Rimayem and co-author Mohamed Hajri of the Mongui Slim La Marsa Hospital in La Marsa, Tunisia, describes a 31-year-old woman who presented with progressive right upper quadrant pain and was found to have a solid, cystic, abnormally coarse, and very large (approximately 12.5 x 9 x 8 cm) lobulated pancreatic head mass. calcified components. The patient underwent radial pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure), and histology and immunohistochemistry (nuclear β-catenin,…

Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in ‘magic mushrooms’, has received scientific attention for its potential in the treatment of neuropsychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and certain neurodegenerative diseases. However, its hallucinogenic effects may limit its broader therapeutic application. Researchers who have published papers in ACS Medicinal Chemistry Journal In preliminary studies using mice, researchers synthesized a modified form of psilocin, the active form of psilocybin. This modified form exhibits fewer hallucinogenic effects than pharmaceutical-grade psilocybin while maintaining activity. Our findings are consistent with a growing scientific perspective suggesting that psychedelic effects and serotonergic activity may…