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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 team of scientists at the University of Missouri is using sonar technology as inspiration to develop a rapid, inexpensive way to determine whether the drinking water is safe to consume.
Observations of cellular life in a local marsh led researchers to the discovery of a new type of intercellular communication, a Stanford University team finds.
Ohio State researchers have found evidence that early exposure to farm animals could lead to robust immune system development
Ohio State researchers found new information about how cortisol hair testing could one day help doctors detect and monitor depression in teens.
Stony Brook University researchers have found Facebook posts alone can predict some 21 diseases and conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, anxiety and depression.