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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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A genome-wide analysis of more than 5,000 opioid users has revealed a gene variant associated with opioid dependence in European-Americans.
Researchers at USC have managed to use 3D printing to produce partial and complete dentures.
A pilot program at USC issues lung transplant patients a Bluetooth-enabled electronic tablet that allows them to log a variety of information on a daily basis, including medications they’ve taken, their weight, blood pressure, blood glucose and lung function tests.
Researchers have found that specific small molecules in blood plasma may be useful in determining whether someone has sustained a mild traumatic brain injury commonly known as a concussion.
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A novel antioxidant studied by University of Colorado Boulder researchers targets mitochondria to reverse vascular aging.