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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 multidisciplinary team has developed and tested a new assessment tool that has the potential to help people recover from alcohol and drug addiction.
According to new research, adopted children’s genetic characteristics can influence the parenting they receive.
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A new study about the aging mechanisms of spinal motor neurons could inform therapeutic treatments for age-related motor deficits and mobility loss.
Study suggests the ability to chew properly may improve blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
The 10-story tower was tested on the UC San Diego NSF-funded outdoor shake table, one of the two largest shake tables in the world