Scientists corrected the birth defect in mouse embryos, study says
'Extraordinary advances' prompt some to dare to dream of a cure
Low doses of interleukin-2 eased most severe symptoms of graft-versus-host disease in cancer patients
Study also found sinuses act like a bellows, help keep brain the right temperature
Using patient's own cells to create custom airway cut risk for transplant rejection, scientists say
Research will shed light on understanding of long-distance migratory species, report says
In two separate groups, shortest people were missing copies of genes
Finding could shed light on human behavior, scientists say
If proven, it could cut bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol, but more study needed
3 studies show cells sourced from bone marrow or the heart itself may help after heart attack
In early trial, it lowered LDL levels by up to 64 percent
The trial was small, however, and the researchers were hoping for better results
DNA evidence proves that 'leopard-spotted' horses in ancient paintings existed, report says
Killing fat cells in the blood signals potential new approach to weight loss, but more research needed, experts say
Model under study may someday help, not replace, physicians, researchers say
Small study finds excess number of neurons in region responsible for communication
Study suggests pridopidine eases symptoms, but doesn't attack origins of the disease
New study of Nobel Prize winners suggests many discoveries made in late adulthood
Experimental treatments altered immune response in small, preliminary studies
Researchers found high rate of false-negative results for HER2 gene
In boys, the gene variation was associated with about a 15% increased risk, study finds
Major cancer organization also calls for streamlined clinical trials
Methods being investigated could offer quicker, longer-lasting results, experts say
For some patients, using medicine to stave off, not just treat bleeds, could decrease joint damage
In mouse study, eliminating derelict cells seemed to postpone diseases of aging, scientists say
Small study in obese men shows benefit from supplement containing resveratrol
Experimental drug, ocrelizumab, reduced active brain lesions in study patients
Creation will help make products, services more user-friendly for an aging population, scientists say
After feeding, snake blood has high levels of enzymes that protect the heart
Americans with rare, debilitating diseases come to national center hoping for diagnosis
Study found those with pulmonary arterial hypertension could exercise more easily after taking sildenafil
Could help patients adhere to treatment regimens, researchers say
Combined with chemo, the shot appears to slow progression of non-small cell form of disease
The drugs help breathing but should be used with utmost caution, researchers say
Research could provide clues for diagnosing, treating malignancies, study says
Researchers also outline who is using the Internet to compare doctors, hospitals
American Academy of Neurology Foundation marks 20th anniversary with call for research support
Naked mole rat, humans share some genetic similarities, researchers find
Father's cells inside the placenta trick mother's immune system, research says
Small trial found it lowered levels of brain-clogging plaque, but unclear if that will slow disease
Distinct types of the virus hide out in cerebrospinal fluid, research shows
Researchers say findings from animal study might help quadriplegic patients some day
Researcher says other mouse models of disease exist, but this comes closer to mirroring disorder in humans
Diverse collection of viruses awaits exploration, researchers say
Abusers with the eye disease significantly younger than other glaucoma patients who did not do drugs
The protein kills nerve cells in the nose, animal study finds
Sixty percent of volunteers became more 'open' -- and stayed that way for more than a year
Body seems to use brain's downtime to clear away disease-related material, researchers say
Researchers discover genetic 'hypermutations' that help tumors resist common therapies
But research with minority women doesn't prove cause-and-effect