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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 study led by StonyBrook links climate change since the 1990s to intensifying toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie. Led by Christopher Gobler, it shows warming has made the lake more conducive to these blooms, posing health risks.
A global consortium led by a researcher from UC Santa Cruz has published a study evaluating long-read RNA sequencing platforms. The study provides guidance on optimizing these methods for different research scenarios.
New research from the University of Kansas finds that most of the US markets have ample housing in total, but nearly all lack enough units affordable to very low-income households.
Supercomputers at UT Austin are helping scientists advance breast cancer research by providing extensive computational resources, aiding in more personalized and effective treatment strategies and potentially improving survival rates of breast cancer patients.
Patients diagnosed with PTSD can experience symptoms that include under-expression of emotions, such as numbness, as well as over-expression, such as rage outbursts, according to a new Yale study.