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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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University of California, Irvine public health researchers have published a study highlighting the compounded effects of frequent wildfires and smoke exposure on physical and mental health, local economies and community resilience in Southern California.
Two new studies led by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) reveal that emissions of three potent perfluorocarbons (PFCs) in China have surged over the past decade, posing a major challenge to global climate mitigation efforts.
A Johns Hopkins University study reveals that large language models (LLMs) are more vulnerable to generating harmful or inappropriate responses when operating in underrepresented languages, such as Armenian and Maori, compared to widely used languages like English and Spanish.
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Researchers at MIT have developed a machine learning-based approach to quantify short-range order (SRO) in high-entropy alloys, crucial for creating tailored materials used in aerospace, biomedicine, and electronics.
An associate professor at Stony Brook University is leading a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded research project focused on understanding how coastal flooding contributes to foundation damage.