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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 robotic exosuit trial is the latest research coming out of the BU Physical Therapy Center, which may offer non-opioid solutions for lower back pain.
Cancer cells work together to source nutrients from their environment—a cooperative process that was previously overlooked by scientists but may be a promising target for treating cancer.
AI-powered handwriting analysis programs show promise with spotting dyslexia and dysgraphia, serving as an early detection tool to help prevent negative impacts to children's learning and socio-economic development.
With flooding and heatwaves on the rise, certain vulnerable communities must learn to expect the unexpected, say Tufts researchers.
A team of researchers from Brown University has developed a new nanotechnology-based approach that could improve treatment of fungal infections, particularly those caused by the increasingly drug-resistant Candida species.