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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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Just a single visit from a trained, unbiased academic can lead to safer opioid prescribing behavior of a physician, according to a new study.
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Stanford University scientists have developed new software that targets the most abundant fishing grounds and reduces catch of unwanted or protected species using satellite data, maps and observations.
A new study suggests that high levels of stress associated with Hurricane Sandy may have left a lasting impact on children’s brain development.
Some of the nation’s foremost biometrics researchers at Michigan State University are leading exploration into applications that could make lives better by detecting health issues, preventing identity theft and enhancing security.
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A new study of animal vision shows that human eyes can see fine details that most animals can’t, Duke University researchers say.