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A nationwide study of 958 chronic-pain patients at pain centers across Japan found ADHD symptoms are significantly associated with more severe pain, suggesting addressing ADHD symptoms could help ease chronic pain; the findings were published in Scientific Reports and led by Satoshi Kasahara of the University of Tokyo.
Researchers studied two amber pieces from the Goethe National Museum containing a fungus gnat, a black fly, and an extinct ant, †Ctenobethylus goepperti. Using advanced 3D imaging, they reconstructed the ant’s morphology and interior anatomy, revealing fine body hairs and enabling detailed comparisons with living Liometopum ants to infer possible canopy-nesting behavior. The findings, published in Scientific Reports, provide a clearer picture of how this ancient species lived.
New research suggests a link between gut inflammation and Alzheimer's disease, with studies showing that Alzheimer's can be passed on to young mice through a transfer of gut microbes. People with Alzheimer's were found to have higher gut inflammation, which correlated with higher levels of amyloid plaque accumulation in their brains. Levels of calprotectin, a sign of inflammation, were higher in older patients and even more pronounced in those with Alzheimer's characteristic amyloid plaques. The study indicates that gut inflammation may play a role in the development of Alzheimer's, and researchers are now testing mice to see if diet changes associated with increased inflammation can trigger the rodent version of the disease.