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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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Stanford professor is working on innovative cooling technology that could be the future of lower-energy air conditioning and refrigeration.
A review by researchers at Johns Hopkins University adds to evidence that most prescribed opioid pills go unused.
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The notorious genetic marker of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, ApoE4, may not be a lone wolf.
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Inflammation is traditionally thought of as a symptom of sleep apnea, but it might actually precede the disorder, according to Penn State researchers.
Plant-based sensors that measure a leaf's thickness and ability to store an electrical charge can tell farmers when crops need water, Penn State researcher said.