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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 found that trees and soils on the outermost edge of forests may have a role in fighting climate change—but the benefits might not last
As the green crab invasion in the state worsens, a new analysis method developed by University of Washington and Washington Sea Grant scientists could help contain future invasions and prevent new outbreaks using water testing and eDNA analysis.
Study illustrates trade-off between plant regeneration and defense, offers strategies for enhancing regeneration in agriculture
A team led by University of California, Irvine researchers has developed a framework for standardizing data collection and reporting for wearable activity trackers to remedy data inconsistencies.
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health were able to accurately predict COVID-19 outbreaks in Connecticut municipalities using anonymous location information from mobile devices, according to a new study published in Science Advances.