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A spinal cord injury is caused by damage to parts of the spine or the spinal cord itself.

A popular luxury car option might be part of the solution to unexplained traffic jams.

Doctors will present late-breaking data showing that an investigational drug Triferic is well tolerated and effective in treating iron deficiency in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis.

For the first time, researchers have linked high levels of inhaled particulate matter by first responders at Ground Zero to kidney damage.

Among older adults taking a calcium-channel blocker, simultaneous use of the antibiotic clarithromycin, compared with azithromycin, was associated with a small but statistically significant greater 30-day risk of hospita...

Genetic factors in African Americans with chronic kidney disease (CKD) put them at a greater risk for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) compared to white Americans, according to a new study released. Researchers contributed...

An international team of high-energy physicists says the discovery of an electrically charged subatomic particle called Zc(4020) is a sign that they have begun to unveil a whole new family of four-quark objects.

Paralysed people with locked-in syndrome, who can't control any part of their body may soon be able to communicate just by listening to voices     

A lava lake, gooey starfish and Typhoon Haiyan are just a few of the amazing images in Science this week.

When you're switching careers, it can be tough to compete with applicants who have more experience in the field. Here are some tips for boosting your resume and standing out from the crowd.

If approved, new Texas textbook guidelines will equate faith-based concepts with science.

Can any dog learn 1,000 words, or just the smartest ones?

The rain is ricocheting off the roads here in Manila. Early on Friday, our car's tyres dragged in the deep puddles. Basketball courts - remnants of bygone American rule, and a staple of every district - are already flood...

The Coral Castle in Florida is an amazing feat of engineering.

Newly discovered bacterium is reminder to clean that toothbrush holder.

States that adhere to an honor-culture ethos seem to have more babies named after their fathers, new research finds. Honor cultures are fixated on reputation and family kinship, which may explain the bevy of baby juniors...

A Florida art dealer is facing heavy fines and possible prison time in connection with an ancient artifact smuggling case.

Small consumer choices can reduce your contribution to fracking.