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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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Naturally occurring chromium affects a larger area, more wells and a larger population throughout California than industrial sources, researchers say.
An international research team has identified more than 1,200 genetic variants associated with how much schooling an individual completes.
Researchers at MIT have created what may be the smallest robots yet that can sense their environment, store data, and even carry out computational tasks.
A new study finds that many breast cancer patients are concerned about the financial impact of their diagnosis and treatment, and that they feel their doctors’ offices aren’t adequately addressing these concerns.
USC Physical Therapy offers a headache management program on both the University Park and Health Sciences campuses.