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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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USC scientists tested the role of a key family of genes, called forkhead-domain transcription factors, or “Fox genes” in facial development.
A new study involving adults with Type 1 diabetes links a gap in coverage of 30 or more days to a fivefold increase in hospital stays and emergency visits, and higher blood sugar.
The epidemic of physician burnout may be the source of even more medical errors than unsafe medical workplace conditions, a new study led by Stanford researchers has found.
A USC researcher has developed a new haptic armband that mimics the gestures used in social touch, specifically the sensation of a finger moving along the arm. The sleeve can be an effective therapeutic tool for people with anxiety or individuals at risk of isolation, such as the elderly population.
Practice and research are showing that physical therapy could diminish the need for opioids, and thus lower the risk of addiction.
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