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Researchers have discovered a molecular marker known as Ki67 in breast tissue. This biomarker can be used by doctors to determine whether a patient has a low or high risk of developing breast cancer later in life.

The flavones present in Chinese skullcap roots, also known as Huang-Qin, may have anti-cancer properties. The biosynthesis of the said plant follows a special pathway that does not use a hydroxyl group as its building bl...

E.Coli was found in the water supply of some buildings of Wellesley College. The school advised the students and faculty to boil the water before using it.

The Zika virus may be associated with an autoimmune disorder that attacks the brain's myelin similar to multiple sclerosis, according to a small study that is being released today and will be presented at the American Ac...

In a world gone digital, storage is highly important. Researchers understand the premium on storing digital data and have turned to DNA to come up with long-term, reliable storage solutions.

Experts released a new guidance on the use of therapies to lower blood cholesterol levels first before using statins, which have been linked to various side effects. The panel of experts announced the new guidance to hel...

Phantom limb pain is the feeling of pain in a non-existent limb caused by faulty spinal cord and brain sensory signaling. Treatment may include medications, surgery, relaxation techniques, and cryoablation.

The FDA on April 8 moved to rescind the approval of the pig drug carbadox over concerns that it could leave cancerous residue in pork. The drug manufacturer, however, insists that carbadox is safe.

Baby with impaired vision saw mom for the time first after receiving his glasses. The touching moment was captured on tape and has since garnered thousands of views on social media sites.

Low-dose lithium is found to prolong cell life and increase lifespan of fruit flies by at least 16 percent. Researchers are hoping to conduct complex animal studies and eventually clinical trials to establish the effects...

The TrueNorth technology of IBM may go beyond speech and facial recognition. The technology may also be used to monitor brain activity and predict seizures early.

(Biochemical Society) A new study backs up observations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients showing reduced effectiveness of symptom-reliever medication (β2-adrenoceptor agonists) in flare-ups linked to ci...

(American Academy of Neurology) The Zika virus may be associated with an autoimmune disorder that attacks the brain's myelin similar to multiple sclerosis, according to a small study that is being released today and will...