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One fresh analysis keeps alive physicists' hope for a breakthrough, but another is disappointing --

When one hears the term "alternative protein source" tofu, tempeh and seitan are what typically come to mind. Researchers discuss three lesser known, but just as nutritious and palatable alternative protein sources.

Based on the study data subsequently submitted, there is now an indication of considerable added benefit for men; there is still major added benefit for women.

Demonstrating the potential of precision medicine, an international study used next-generation DNA sequencing technology to identify more than 1,000 gene variants that affect susceptibility to systemic lupus erythematosu...

Patients with ovarian serous cancer and an overexpression of the HER4 protein are less likely to respond to chemotherapy and have a lower rate of survival, research shows.

A team of scientists has developed the first technique for viewing cells and tissues in three dimensions under the skin. The work could improve diagnosis and treatment for some forms of cancer and blindness.

Women who take the birth control pill, which lessen and stabilize estrogen levels, were less likely to suffer serious knee injuries, new research indicates.

Buildings with storage tanks can face increased risks from chlorine-resistant bacteria in water, according to researchers. A study examining more than 50 tap water samples found water had very few bacteria in buildings w...

A novel compound MRX-2843 more than doubled the median days of survival in laboratory models with a drug-resistant form of the acute myeloid leukemia, scientists report in a new article.

Homeless youth with pets are less likely to engage in potentially harmful behavior, more likely to open up to veterinarians about their personal challenges and generally less depressed, a Canadian study has shown.

Throughout human history there have been tales of vampires -- bloodsucking creatures of folklore that prey on their victims by draining their life essence, usually via the blood. To coincide with the 85th anniversary of ...

When mutated, a gene known for its ability to repair DNA, appears to instead cause breast cancer, scientists report. Mutations of the gene are known to be present in both early onset breast and ovarian cancer. Now scient...

Before women even become pregnant, some may have a biological profile that predicts a lower birth-weight baby, a research team reports.

Two new cases of Ebola have been confirmed in Guinea, the country's first since it was declared Ebola-free in late December.

The number of Zika cases in the United States is on the rise.

An electrical and systems engineer at Washington University in St. Louis has designed a method that, figuratively, forces a leopard to change its spots.

Scientists have many tools at their disposal for looking at preserved tissue under a microscope in incredible detail, or peering into the living body at lower resolution. What they haven't had is a way to do both: create...

Online retail giant Amazon may be looking at ways to let you pay for purchases with just a look.

Nuclear reactors destroy their casings over time, requiring costly repairs. A new type of high-entropy metals could make them more robust

Some fish look odd, but a mysterious, green-eyed fish recently pulled out of Nova Scotia's waters is downright bizarre.

Young adults who have severe mental health disorders that involve psychosis, or a break with reality, may benefit from exercising, a new, small study suggests.

New York state officials have announced a new plan aimed at preventing the transmission of the mosquito-borne Zika virus or limiting an outbreak if the virus were to arrive in the area.