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Rodent Study Identifies Neurobiological Region That Contributes to Both Alcohol Use Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Research Society on Alcohol — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 EST

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic, relapsing disorder involving compulsive alcohol consumption despite negative consequences. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental-health condition developed due to trauma. A new study has used rats genetically selected to prefer alcohol and possess elevated anxiety to demonstrate that the molecular basis of AUD/PTSD lies in a specific region of the brain's hippocampus. These findings will be shared at the 49th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) in San Antonio, Texas.

The Risk of Alcohol Misuse and Suicide Is Greater Among College Students with Minority Identities

Research Society on Alcohol — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 EST

Alcohol misuse and suicide are significant public health issues among college students and often co-occur. Individuals with minority identities have a greater risk for both alcohol misuse and suicidality due to increased stress associated with racism and heterosexism. A new study examines risk for alcohol misuse and suicide separately and concurrently among college students with minoritized and intersecting racial, ethnic, and sexual identities. Findings will be shared at the 49th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) in San Antonio, Texas.

The Problem of Cyber Sexual Aggression Among College Students Is Bigger Than People Realize

Research Society on Alcohol — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 EST

While extensive research has documented strong associations among alcohol use, sexual assault victimization, and sexual aggression, much less is known about how these risk factors transfer to online situations. A new study has found that college students who drank more were more likely to perpetrate cyber sexual aggression, and among those who did perpetrate, they did so more frequently. These results and others will be shared at the 49th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) in San Antonio, Texas.

Binge Drinking During Adolescence Will Disrupt Normal Brain Maturation

Research Society on Alcohol — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 EST

Adolescence is a vulnerable neurodevelopmental period between childhood and adulthood. Binge drinking is common during this period of development. New research using rodents has found that adolescent binge drinking can repress neurons in the brain so they operate less normally because the genes required for their neurotransmitter function have been turned off. These results and others will be shared at the 49th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) in San Antonio, Texas.

Offspring From Households with Economic Deprivation Have a Greater Risk of Developing Substance Use Disorders

Research Society on Alcohol — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 EST

Economic deprivation is broadly associated with poor health outcomes, including substance use disorders (SUDs). A new study has examined the impact of lower household income and parental education on the risk for children and young adults from those households to develop SUDs. Findings will be shared at the 49th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) in San Antonio, Texas.

Scientifically Modified Hormone, Inspired by Gila-Monster Saliva, May Treat Alcohol Use Disorder

Research Society on Alcohol — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 EST

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone produced primarily in the gut that helps regulate blood sugar levels, appetite, food cravings, and eating behavior. Scientists have developed modified, longer-lasting versions called GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) that can be used as medications - and potentially treat alcohol use disorder (AUD). Findings from both rodent and human studies will be shared at the 49th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) in San Antonio, Texas.

Greater Awareness of the Link Between Alcohol and Cancer Risk Can Save Lives

Research Society on Alcohol — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 EST

In 1964, the Surgeon General issued an advisory on smoking and cancer, which eventually led to a reduction in smoking prevalence, and smoking-related cancers and deaths. In January 2025, the Surgeon General issued an advisory on alcohol and cancer risk, highlighting the International Agency for Research on Cancer's designation of alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen, alongside tobacco, asbestos, and formaldehyde. New research has found that public support for strengthening warning labels and banning outdoor advertising for alcohol can differ by political ideology. These findings will be shared at the 49th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) in San Antonio, Texas.

Middle-Aged Women Have the Highest Problematic Alcohol Use and Lowest Awareness of the Alcohol/Breast Cancer Link

Research Society on Alcohol — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 EST

Alcohol use increases breast cancer risk in a dose-dependent manner. Middle-aged and older women are drinking more heavily across the life course, increasing cumulative exposure and breast cancer risk. A recent study examined the association between age and knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about the alcohol and breast cancer risk, finding that middle-aged women had the lowest knowledge of the risk between the two. These results and others will be shared at the 49th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) in San Antonio, Texas.

Chatbot-Provided Information About Alcohol Consumption and Breast Cancer Risk Is Inconsistent

Research Society on Alcohol — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 EST

Artificial intelligence (AI) is loosely defined as a narrow form of data-driven intelligence that is exhibited by machines.Generative AI (GenAI) creates new content based on learned patterns, and is what supports online chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot. Given the low awareness of the relationship between alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk in the U.S., as well as the increasing use of chatbots to find health information, a new study examined GenAI chatbot responses about alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk. Findings will be shared at the 49th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) in San Antonio, Texas.

Johns Hopkins and WVU Launch Research Partnership to Advance Joint Solutions for Shared Challenges

West Virginia University — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:20:07 EST

Tapping into the power of collaboration, Johns Hopkins University and West Virginia University are launching a new partnership to bring together researchers from both institutions to address complex challenges in health, science and society while positioning faculty teams to compete for future external funding.

Excessive Instagram Use Could Erode Our Sense of Self, Altering the Perception of Our Bodies

Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 EST

Instagram use could influence not only how we see our bodies, but also how our brain perceives as "ours" the bodies we inhabit. In short, it could erode our sense of self to the point of no longer recognizing ourselves in our own bodies, or feeling "at home" within them.

Multimedia Artist Laurie Anderson to Receive 2026 Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy

Inamori Foundation — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EST

The Inamori Foundation today announced experimental multimedia artist and musician Laurie Anderson to receive the 2026 Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy.

UC San Diego Expert Available on Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger and Its Public-Interest Risks

University of California San Diego — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:25:23 EST

More Than the Matches Happening in Miami

University of Miami — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:20:18 EST

Thousands of people turned out for the FIFA Fan Festival as the University of Miami and other festival supporters welcomed the world to Miami.

In Taiwan, a Rutgers Grad Develops Lessons, Studies Mandarin and Takes Dance Classes

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:50:34 EST

Evan Charles Keeton, a Rutgers Honors College graduate who earned two bachelor's degrees, aims to imbue others with cross-cultural understanding through academics.

Gaming for Well-Being: New Study Links Open-World Games to Lower Loneliness and Greater Resilience

JMIR Publications — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:15:00 EST

New research suggests that video games may help adults feel less lonely by encouraging resilience and emotional coping skills.

To Spread Hope, the Next Rutgers-New Brunswick Laureate Reimagines 'America the Beautiful'

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:10:13 EST

The pen may be mightier than the sword, but Rutgers professor Min Kwon notes that music can be more powerful than words in moving people's hearts and minds, serving as "a vitamin for the soul."

FSU's Institute for Governance and Civics Offers Experts for America's 250th Birthday Coverage

Florida State University — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 EST

Like Humans, Great Apes Think Differently From Each Other

Association for Psychological Science — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:45:56 EST

A new study assesses how cognitive skills of great apes vary between individuals.

Expert: LNG Incumbents Have the Edge as Export Boom Faces New Risks

Tulane University — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:40:43 EST

CU Clarinet Ensemble Represents Thailand at ClarinetFest(r) 2026 in South Korea

Chulalongkorn University — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:55:57 EST

The CU Clarinet Ensemble, the only university clarinet ensemble from Thailand, participated in ClarinetFest(r) 2026 in Incheon, South Korea, from July 7-11, 2026, in celebration of the ensemble's 20th anniversary.

Chula LLBel Opens Applications for the "AI and the Law" Course

Chulalongkorn University — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:55:46 EST

The Chula LLBel Program at the Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University, is inviting external applicants to enroll in the "AI and the Law" program, a course designed to broaden perspectives and deepen understanding of the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the legal world from multiple dimensions.

SpaceX's Record IPO Tests the Limits of Narrative Driven Valuation

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:45:57 EST

SpaceX's record setting IPO showcases how Elon Musk's shifting narratives--now centered on orbital AI compute--are driving valuations far beyond current fundamentals, say UMD experts David Kirsch and Brent Goldfarb.

The Best Math Lesson Might Be Happening at Your Kitchen Table, New Study Finds

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:01 EST

In the minds of many people, math lives in the classroom - on blackboards, in textbooks, and in tests. New research from Amber Simpson, associate professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership at the College of Community and Public Affairs, shows how math is happening all around us, especially at home, and that families don't even realize the role they play in how children experience mathematics.

Do 'Red Flag' Laws Help Prevent Violence?

UC Davis Health — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:35:26 EST

Researchers analyzed California's extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) and found individuals subject to these orders were significantly less likely to be arrested -- including for violent and firearm-related offenses -- both during the order and in the months after it expired.