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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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Social platforms have a larger role to play in stopping the spread of misinformation and fake news online, according to a study of more than 2,400 Facebook users.
A nutrient that is common in the human diet has been found to aid the survival of a cancer-causing bacterium, a new Yale study finds.
Yale researchers have uncovered a driver of the chronic inflammation that damages lungs in cystic fibrosis. It could be a target for treatment.
New study explores the benefits and consequences of proactive helping and how it can stem the tide of ‘quiet quitting.’
Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and utilizing its Atmospheric Radiation Measurement facility, the study will provide crucial details on clouds and precipitation in the Southern Ocean.