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New work abolishes otherwise unmanageable human cancers in preclinical rodent studies. The technology is based on the notion that solid tumors can be programmed to generate their own very potent chemotherapy.

With autumn just around the corner and a new flu strain lying in wait for us, the presentation of a study analyzing the management of the 2009 influenza A crisis could not, if anything, be better timed.

French Western Pyrenees Photo by Nicolas Guionnet, CC BY-SA 3.0 Spanish scientists are checking in on a batch of cells, frozen in liquid nitrogen 14 years ago. The cells belonged to the last bucardo, a Pyrenean sub-speci...

Until recently, no one knew how eating disorders occur or what triggers them. Recently published research suggests a new strategy to understand eating disorders, and it may lead to innovative treatments.

One protein called Notch, which has well-known roles in the development of multiple tissues, plays an essential role in triggering T-cell development. Notch signaling induces expression of genes that promote the maturati...

A team of scientists looking into the interplay of the immune system and cancer have found a link between a history of airborne allergies - in particular to plants, grass and trees - with risk of blood cancers in women.

Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin; it causes a scaly rash that can turn red and itchy. The name "ringworm" comes from the appearance of the rash, which can grow into a circle with wavy edges and a clear center.

Ununoctium -- Element 118: Properties, sources and uses.

Russia announces major push to expand tech-sector influence

Livermorium -- Element 116: Properties, sources and uses.

A new microscope invented at Michigan State University allows scientists to zoom in on the movements of atoms and molecules.

Researchers at CSIRO, the Australian science agency, have created hot-pink horseshoes that are custom made for each of a horse's four hooves using lightweight titanium and 3D printing technology.

About 2 million more children were diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in 2011 than had the diagnosis in 2003. More children were also taking medication for the disorder in 2011.

Sharp Sword On The Runway Global Times Yesterday, China's new stealth drone flew for the first time, according to Chinese state media. The drone is an unmanned flying wedge, similar to American flying wedges like the RQ-...

Study uses reflected light to compare chemical makeup of moon and other asteroids. Phobos, with Mars in the background. jihemD via wikimedia commons, rights New research suggests that Mars' larger moon, Phobos, is likely...

In 1950, an American Marine serving during the Korean War picked up nine seals in a ditch near Seoul's ransacked Deoksugung Palace. The lieutenant brought those artifacts home with him. More than 60 years later, the obje...

From semen-based treats to belly-button cheese, here are seven gross foods that have been made from the human body.

People choose to experience more pain if it means spending less time waiting for it, which suggests that anticipating pain is worse than experiencing it     

People choose to experience more pain if it means spending less time waiting for it, which suggests that anticipating pain is worse than experiencing it     

A unique inside look at the electronic structure of a highly touted metal-organic framework (MOF) as it is adsorbing carbon dioxide gas should help in the design of new and improved MOFs for carbon capture and storage. R...

Copper adorns the Statue of Liberty, makes sturdy, affordable wiring, and helps our bodies absorb iron. Now, researchers at Duke University would like to use copper to transform sunlight and water into a chemical fuel.

Three women have been rescued after being held captive for 30 years. We ask psychologist Jennifer Wild how they might cope with their new freedom