At last, a clue to where cancer metastases are born

Scientists have discovered why some cancers may reoccur after years in remission. Importantly, the scientists demonstrated…

Human inner ear organs grown: Could lead to new therapies for hearing, balance impairments

Researchers have successfully developed a method to grow inner ear tissue from human stem cells, a…

Black bear boom in New York

The black bear population in southern New York has grown and expanded its range since the…

Sleepy drivers make dangerous drivers: How to stay awake behind the wheel

Knowing the signs of becoming drowsy behind the wheel, many of which are similar to distracted…

Scientists find giant wave rolling through the Perseus galaxy cluster

Combining data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory with radio observations and computer simulations, an international team…

Controlling the HIV epidemic: A progress report on efforts in sub-Saharan Africa

Scientists report on a clinical trial evaluating an intervention to achieve universal HIV testing and treatment…

Pathways leading to beta cell division identified, may aid diabetes treatment

Pancreatic beta cells help maintain normal blood glucose levels by producing the hormone insulin -- the…

Stool microbes predict advanced liver disease

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) -- a condition that can lead to liver cirrhosis and cancer…

Got a sweet tooth? Blame your liver

A hormone called FGF21 that is secreted by the liver after eating sweets may determine who…

‘Exercise-in-a-pill’ boosts athletic endurance by 70 percent

Sedentary mice given the drug ran longer without training.