March 3, 2022
The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that 14.5 million people ages 12 and older have alcohol use disorder, or AUD. This represents 5.3% of that population, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Researchers in Purdue University’s College of Pharmacy, the Purdue Institute for Drug Discovery and Washington University in St. Louis are synthesizing compounds to treat people affected by AUD. The research was published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Pharmacology. Richard Van Rijn, adjunct associate professor of medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology in Purdue’s College of Pharmacy, leads the research program with Susruta Majumdar, associate professor of pharmaceutical and administrative sciences in the University of Health and Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis. Van Rijn said the compounds are based on alkaloids found in the plant Mitragyna speciosa, or kratom. These compounds could treat AUD and have less abuse potential than opium-derived opioids.
New plant-based compounds have been created to treat alcohol use disorder
March 3, 2022
Researchers in Purdue University’s College of Pharmacy, the Purdue Institute for Drug Discovery and Washington University in St. Louis are synthesizing compounds to treat people affected by AUD. The research was published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Pharmacology. Richard Van Rijn leads the research program with Susruta Majumdar. Van Rijn said the compounds are based on alkaloids found in the plant Mitragyna speciosa, or kratom. These compounds could treat AUD and have less abuse potential than opium-derived opioids. Alkaloids found within kratom, Van Rijn said, are considered less problematic than synthetic opioids or opium-derived opioids like fentanyl, morphine and oxycodeine.
New Plant-based Compounds have been Created to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder
March 3, 2022
Dakota, a 4-year-old French bulldog from Justin, Texas, has pushed the boundaries of what it means to be humanity’s best friend. She developed a glioma, a form of brain tumor that is particularly dangerous to both canines and humans. By working with veterinary scientists at Purdue University, Dakota received treatment for her cancer while also contributing to cancer research that may benefit both humans and canines.
When veterinary and human sciences collaborate, cancer patients of all species benefit
March 3, 2022
Mohit Verma, an assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering, was recently provided $1 million to further his research on a rapid test for detecting African swine fever.
Purdue University professor receives $1 million research funding on African swine fever
March 3, 2022
A grant from the National Animal Health Laboratory Network and the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program will help develop rapid testing for African swine fever. Quick identification and containment are key to stopping its spread, and a team of Purdue University researchers is developing a rapid, pen-side test for the disease. Purdue University professor Mohit Verma received the $1 million grant, funded by the 2018 Farm Bill.
March 3, 2022
African swine fever, a highly contagious swine disease, is in the Dominican Republic. The disease does not infect people, but it can wipe out pork production in a region. Quick identification and containment are key to stopping its spread, and a team of Purdue University researchers are developing a rapid, pen-side test for the disease. The National Animal Health Laboratory Network and the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program has provided $1 million to Mohit Verma, assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering at Purdue, for the project.
Purdue receives $1M grant for African swine fever rapid test
March 2, 2022
Six Purdue alumnae from five Purdue colleges have been selected as 2022 Distinguished Women Scholars for their exceptional leadership and significant contributions to their fields.
March 2, 2022
Registration is now open for the 2022 Center for Produce Safety Research Symposium. It is scheduled for June 21-22, at the Hyatt Regency at La Jolla, in San Diego, CA.
March 2, 2022
Mohit Verma, an assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering, was recently provided $1 million to further his research on a rapid test for detecting African swine fever.
Purdue University professor receives $1 million research funding on African swine fever
March 2, 2022
Every year, Hoosiers are dealing with the same headache - potholes. Indianapolis Department of Public Works crews across the state fill tens of thousands every year, but they always come right back. In fact, new research shows 40% of U.S. roads are in poor condition, costing drivers $141 billion a year, which is about $621 per driver. 13News asked an expert at Purdue University’s Lyles School of Civil Engineering what makes our roads so bad. “It really impacts our lives in a lot of ways,” said Luna Lu, associate professor and an American Concrete Pavement Association Scholar at the school. Lu said our road conditions really depend on three things: traffic volume, weather and premature exposure to newly paved roads.
Purdue University may have solution for state's pothole-riddled roads
