Month: February 2013

It’s established dogma that the immune system develops a “memory” of a microbial pathogen, with…

Human brain cells created by reprogramming skin cells are highly effective in treating myelin disorders,…

A natural trigger that enables stem cells to become any cell type in the body…

Already we know that molecularly targeted therapies may stunt the growth of pediatric patients, delay…

For young ants at the pupal stage of life — caught between larva and adulthood…

As the elderly age, their ability to concentrate, reason, and recall facts tends to decline…

Studies in animals have raised concerns that tumors may grow faster after the anticancer drug…

Through a series of investigations in mice and humans, researchers have identified a protein that…

New research suggests that zinc helps control infections by gently tapping the brakes on the…

A new study suggests that Earth’s repeated flip-flopping between greenhouse and icehouse climates during the…