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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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Yale scientists have developed a computational model and conducted a behavioral study to understand how the brain prioritizes certain memories.
Individuals who meet at least one of the criteria for physical frailty are at higher risk of also developing depression, a new Yale study finds.
A study from Yale demonstrates how social media platforms can covertly influence user opinions and increase polarization through "shadow banning," which involves selectively muting and amplifying posts.
A study led by StonyBrook links climate change since the 1990s to intensifying toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie. Led by Christopher Gobler, it shows warming has made the lake more conducive to these blooms, posing health risks.
A global consortium led by a researcher from UC Santa Cruz has published a study evaluating long-read RNA sequencing platforms. The study provides guidance on optimizing these methods for different research scenarios.