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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 at UC Santa Cruz are playing a key role in global efforts to create high-quality reference genomes for various species as part of the Earth BioGenome Project (EBP). The team helped coordinate a pilot project involving scientists from 33 European countries to sequence 98 plant and animal species important for conservation.
A study by Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers has shown that military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), who participated in a program caring for horses, experienced an improved mental outlook and easing of symptoms.
Based on 20 years of research, a psychology professor at the University at Buffalo has introduced the concept of "social embeddedness," which states that beyond interpersonal relationships, humans have a deep need to feel connected to broader society.
A new study from UCSC proposes a novel method to detect dark matter by observing changes in Mars' orbit. The study suggests that primordial black holes—tiny, dense objects formed after the Big Bang—pass through our solar system about once every decade.
A USF study highlights how organizations unknowingly encourage employees to power through physical or mental illness, potentially leading to long-term negative effects on both health and productivity.