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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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In the face of climate change, researchers from Georgia Tech offer a new methodology that could revolutionize how conservationists monitor coral reefs.
Researchers at Georgia Tech and Emory found wearable ankle exoskeletons helped subjects improve standing balance only if they activated before muscles fired.
To understand why and how plants seek refuge across landscapes throughout time, researchers at the forefront of conservation are calling for a new framework.
Scientists at the University of Rochester have discovered a new way to investigate the structure of protons using neutrinos, known as ‘ghost particles.’
A University of Kansas study found that AI-generated ads are only labeled as such about half the time, skirting guidelines while appealing to consumers in positive ways to influence them.