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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 team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin aims to address the high costs and other factors limiting the widespread adoption of smart windows by developing a new type of electrochromic device using low-cost, sustainable materials like amylose.
The opioid epidemic in the United States has caused a severe health crisis, leading to over 100,000 drug overdose deaths in 2022 . Researchers from Notre Dame and the University of Toronto have explored the origins and impacts of this epidemic, focusing on its health and political consequences.
Two projects have been awarded funding through Princeton’s Eric and Wendy Schmidt Transformative Technology Fund.
Researchers from UB are working on a a superior alternative to silicon-based semiconductors that can operate at higher temperatures and handle increased power loads.
A University at Buffalo researcher who is a leading expert on retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) has published a study that could change the standard of care for the condition.