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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 sweeping new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) reveals striking disparities in life expectancy across U.S. states and the District of Columbia over the past century.
A new study by researchers at Brown University shows that much of the rise in maternal deaths in the U.S. before the COVID-19 pandemic were driven by reporting changes and did not reflect a true increase in risk. However, maternal deaths spiked after the pandemic hit and affected nearly all age and racial groups.
Following the devastating January wildfires, UCLA faculty, students, and staff have mobilized to aid recovery, monitor wildlife, test soil, and strengthen infrastructure. Ongoing research aims to build long-term resilience across Los Angeles.
A new study led by the University of South Florida reveals opioid control policies may offer broader public health benefits, including reducing instances of domestic violence.
Applied mathematicians at UC Santa Cruz have introduced new methods to improve the forecasting of pest populations