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President Donald Trump signed an executive order to expand access to marijuana and CBD, citing their medical benefits, as part of a broader move to ease restrictions despite not decriminalizing the substances.
Scientists in the Philippines have conducted a study on Stichopus cf. horrens, a sea cucumber species known for its unique characteristics. The research revealed that these sea cucumbers contain several compounds, including potential anti-cancer agents, that could have medical benefits for humans. While cautioning against rushing to use these compounds for cancer treatment, the study opens the door for further research and extraction of these compounds for study. The team is also exploring ways to sustainably grow these sea cucumbers for future research and investigating other compounds that could shed light on the cucumber's defense mechanisms.
Jo Cameron, a woman who doesn't feel pain due to rare mutations, has been studied by geneticists to understand the molecular basis of her condition. The study found that her mutations lie on the FAAH and FAAH-OUT genes, which affect the expression of 797 genes that are upregulated and 348 that are downregulated. The increased activity of the WNT16 gene, known to be associated with bone regeneration, appears to be key to Cameron's wound-healing powers. The study could lead to drugs that can speed up regeneration or suppress pain or fear when necessary.