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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 researcher from Pitt leads the Machine Wisdom Project, which aims to embed the idea of “wisdom” into how AI is used.
New research provides the most comprehensive assessment of drinking patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic & their association with four clinically prevalent mental health disorders in the U.S.
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A new evaluation compared the cost-effectiveness of four non-drug interventions for Alzheimer's and found that the interventions not only resulted in a better quality of life, but also saved money.
A new study shows it’s possible to restore long-lost hand motion in stroke patients using a spinal cord implant.
A new paper describes how combined with mitigation & communication, targeted surveillance testing could effectively control virus transmission on a large urban campus.