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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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UC Riverside-led study zeroes in on special RNA molecules in the human malaria parasite.
Using a quantum computer, researchers at Duke University have implemented a method called 'conical intersection' to observe the way light-absorbing molecules interact with incoming photons. This effect puts limitations on the paths molecules can take to change between different configurations.
New research examined how different combinations of behavioral treatment and medication affect tobacco cessation and, going forward, how they can be used to increase the benefits of lung cancer screenings.
The same neurons that help bats navigate through space may also help them navigate collective social environments, finds a study from UC Berkeley.
New research shows that predators play a unique and important role in ecosystems by creating ‘ecological hotspots,' which are localized areas important for plants and animals.