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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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Georgia Tech researchers are teaming up with NASA to study bacteria on the International Space Station to help define how scientists and healthcare professionals combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria for long-duration space missions.
PLGA nanoparticles modified with ATP slowly release anti-cancer drugs and recruit immune cells to fight tumors
Purdue University researchers are developing and validating patent-pending poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid), or PLGA, nanoparticles modified with adenosine triphosphate, or
Scientists have captured a new image of the magnetic fields around Sagittarius A*, a supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. This achievement was announced by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration, which includes over 300 international experts.
Depression During Pregnancy is Tied to Increased Emergency Department Visits for Infants After Birth
Mild and moderate to severe perinatal depressive symptoms among new mothers are associated with the increased use of emergency rooms to treat their infants, according to Rutgers Health research.
New research from BU public health expert finds greater work security lowered risk of mental health challenges and reduced number of absences.