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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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A study from MIT explores gallium nitride (GaN) for high-temperature electronics, crucial for Venus exploration. GaN shows promise in withstanding over 500°C, with stable performance in extreme conditions, paving the way for robust transistors.
MIT researchers have found that early visual experiences shape the brain's ability to recognize objects in both color and black-and-white images.
Researchers from the University of Chicago describe how radiation can suppress cancer-killing immune responses and how immunotherapies can overcome this suppression.
A new study from the University at Buffalo has found that medications such as Ozempic do not increase the risk of pancreatitis in patients with a history of the condition.
A Dartmouth-based study finds that the U.S. Drought Monitor has not adapted to the increasing frequency and severity of droughts caused by climate change.