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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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UNC-Chapel Hill scientists figure out how to remove americium from nuclear waste pools, opening the door for expanding the use of one of the cleanest and efficient energy sources on the planet.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Energy Storage/Distribution | Research to Secure Our Energy Future
New study from MIT suggests that new memories in mice with Alzheimer's are still stored in the brain.
Neuroscientists retrieve missing memories in mice with early Alzheimer’s symptoms.
Successful approach by UC Davis team shows diminished neuron loss, reduced symptoms and extended life in animal models of Huntington's disease.
Interdisciplinary research team at UCLA discovers a game-changing technology to capture and repurpose carbon dioxide.
University of California, Los Angeles | Energy Conservation/Efficiency | Research to Secure Our Energy Future