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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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New research from the University of Notre Dame reveals a “mobile giving gap,” which demonstrates that consumers are less likely to donate to charities when using smartphones than when using PCs.
Researchers from UC Irvine and USC will seek to revolutionize the treatment of neurological diseases through intelligent biocomputing.
Researchers at KU are analyzing mosquito saliva to understand how viruses like West Nile and dengue fever alter its molecular makeup.
Spending time in nature can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness, according to a new study from @UUtah.
Astronomers at UC Santa Cruz are collaborating on a project to use the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to explore nearby galaxies in unprecedented detail.