Discovery may lead to new cancer treatments, scientists say
Flute find suggests early ancestors more culturally sophisticated than thought
Tests in mice show prosaposin injections reduce tumor growth
Researchers find fat-fighting properties in the lab and in mice
Discovery of HIV hiding places may pave way for novel therapies
If perfected, screening method could make disease detection easier, experts say
Newly approved device allows pain-free mobility, experts say
Researchers eye tissues that are normally discarded after surgery
Finding sheds light on cause of lethal cancer, expert says
Researchers say discovery could lead to lifesaving drugs
Drugs induce a state of hibernation that improves recovery, study shows
But stressful life events can trigger the condition, researchers say
Successful blood-clotting in lab could pave way for human trials, researchers say
Rapamycin helped suppress seizures in mouse study
Small study finds it also may reduce precancerous lesions
Time between onset and symptoms could be targeted for therapy, study suggests
Onset of symptoms may be tied to weakening of neurons, study finds
Scientist thinks bigger brain could explain difference from chimps
Researchers program automatons to anticipate human needs
Misfolded protein kicks off brain cell damage, lab study finds
Scientists make strides in finding ways to slow tumor growth
Researchers identify protein that could lead to treatment or prevention
Tickled chimps, orangutans show signs of human-like mirth, researchers say
Findings might someday help overweight humans, too, experts say
Other research cautions against too much screening for lung cancer
Early trial suggests efficacy against malignancies that don't respond to other drugs
Phase 3 study reports improved survival for those with advanced disease
Alimta, Zactima extend survival but cure remains out of reach, studies show
Similar patient-tailored approaches may work for skin, stomach and other cancers, researchers say
Research finds it improves blood flow and may help ward off high blood pressure
It helps regulate the immune system's response, study with mice shows
'Transgenic' primates can pass along clues to human disease in their DNA, scientists explain
Tests in animals get good results against more types of HPV, study finds
Study shows the plaques in non-human primates differ from those in humans
Tests in mice show AM80 prevents early symptoms but not chronic ones, study finds
Two studies examine protein linked to tumor growth for clues to better treatments
Study suggests loss of communication among cells tied to this nutritional deficit
Team finds mice lacking certain gene showed fewer signs of condition
Technique that doubles life span in mice may hold hope for people
The findings might someday lead to better treatments, experts say
In mice, genetically engineered cells killed cancer but spared healthy cells
Staying healthy means a quality life that lasts longer, review finds
Study using nanoparticles in aerosal spray shows promise
Scientists inject antibody-coding genes directly into muscles
Discovery in mice could someday help control anxiety, experts say
Standard treatment prolonged survival in older women, study finds
Researchers find that increased 'pill burden' has negative effects
Like humans, avian species can feel musical rhythms linked to a shared ability for mimicry
Medical journals need to be more vigilant, analysis suggests
Manipulation may be used someday against Parkinson's, too, expert suggests