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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 University of Michigan study found that 15% of older adults in U.S. assisted living facilities transferred to nursing homes over eight years, with better physical performance and education reducing this risk.
Two new kinds of on-skin electronics allow users to build and customize them directly on the body – with potential applications in biometric sensing, medical monitoring, interactive prosthetic makeup and more.
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis used a broad "phenome-wide association study" (PheWAS) to explore links between genetic risk for mental health problems and a variety of behaviors and environments in adolescents.
The University of Chicago has opened a new facility equipped to manufacture clinical-grade microbiome therapeutics, catalyzing opportunities for researchers to better understand the microbiome and its myriad roles in human health.
A study by NYU researchers found that ChatGPT shows promise in diagnosing diseases and recommending treatments, particularly in under-resourced areas, but still poses risks by suggesting unnecessary or harmful medications.