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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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Researchers at Purdue University, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, have made significant advancements in optimizing the performance of small modular reactors (SMRs) using artificial intelligence (AI).
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame, led by Associate Professor David Richter, are advancing hurricane intensity forecasting with a groundbreaking $9 million grant from the Office of Naval Research.
A new study co-authored by an associate professor of development and global health economics at Notre Dame found no significant link between anemia and school attendance in India, contrary to earlier research.
Assessment of the 2021 Haiti earthquake and its response can serve as a model for evaluating future disasters and making life-saving improvements, according to new research from a University of Notre Dame.
An interdisciplinary study led by researchers at the University of South Florida and Indiana University has uncovered significant findings on the long-term effects of one of the most common forms of chemotherapy on cancer survivors.