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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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After two years of relatively mild hurricane seasons, The UArizona hurricane forecasting team expects 2023 will see above-average hurricane activity.
Researchers are working with community members to understand how apps and monitors can help prevent opioid overdose deaths.
New research reveals new genetic pathways and mechanisms for age-related macular degeneration.
With a new grant from the NIH, a team of computer scientists hope to develop a “person-centered artificial pancreas” that uses real-time cues from our devices.
An international scientific project has identified transposable elements s a crucial area of study to help uncover the evolutionary process of mammals and to better understand biodiversity.