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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 new study from MIT suggests the general public and policymakers alike take leaders’ social media posts just as seriously as they take formal government statements.
Researchers at the University at Buffalo are investigating the use of shear-thinning hydrogels (STH) for stem cell therapy to treat neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS).
New stem cell research from Yale has identified the molecules that the cells produce to promote the healing process.
A study from Notre Dame found that people offered emergency financial assistance were 81% less likely to become homeless within six months of enrollment and 73% less likely within 12 months.
A study led by the @UF has discovered that orange peel extracts may improve cardiovascular health by reducing the production of harmful chemicals associated with heart disease