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A study by researchers at Duke University School of Medicine found that supplying healthy mitochrondra to damaged nerve cells can signifantly help millions managing pain from diabetic neuropathy and chemotherapy.
Researchers from the USF College of Marine Science are studying soft tissue samples from barnacles, oysters, and fish to better understand the state of contamination and its origins in Tampa Bay, Florida's largest estuary.
The advancement lays the groundwork for creating a library of sugar-recognizing proteins that may help detect and treat diverse illnesses.
The olfactory senses of ants help them hunt, detect outsiders, and know their role within a colony. In a new study, researchers have discovered how ants can switch one gene on out of hundreds to ensure their survival.
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In collaboration with national efforts, the University of Kansas' research on long COVID offers new insights into the condition’s various subtypes. This will significantly advance public health strategies and clinical care.
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Researchers from USF studied 144 nurses over two weeks to see how well they could stay focused on the present and how often they fixated on negative thoughts.
A new study led by a Brown researcher reveals the frequency of meteoroids pummeling Mars is higher than previously estimated and detects two of the largest impacts ever seen by scientists on the Red Planet.
New research from environmental engineers at Duke University has shown that citizen science tools like weather apps used to gauge heat in urban areas likely understate the problem of heat islands.
New research from the University at Buffalo offers insights into the strategies that help students from underrepresented groups succeed academically and in their careers.