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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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Researchers propose a new way to deal with the intermittency of wind and solar energy sources – and store green energy cheaply and efficiently using "information batteries."
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A tiny, reusable sensing chip developed at University at Buffalo could lead to new point-of-care medical tests.
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Using powerful tools and techniques developed in the field of structural biology, researchers at the University of Washington and Scripps Research have discovered new details about the human immunodeficiency virus, HIV.
Experts at University of Oregon determined it's possible to substantially reduce the number of viral particles in the air inside buildings and controlling ventilation, filtration, and humidity should be prioritized to improve building health and safety.
The relationship between media use and sleep quality is a complicated union, with multiple factors that can either improve or disrupt a good night’s rest, according to the results of a new study by a University at Buffalo researcher.