An advanced assay quickly illuminates bacteria for more rapid, accurate detection.

As some countries and companies roll out new rules to limit animal testing in pharmaceutical products designed for people, scientists are stepping in with a new way to test therapeutic drug candidates and determine drug safety and drug interactions — without using animals. The development of “chemosynthetic livers,” which could dramatically alter how drugs are made, was presented at the 247^th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world’s largest scientific society.

Influential policy-informing 'evidence' that children's brains are irreversibly 'sculpted' by parental care is questionable.

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University of Adelaide mathematicians have devised a method for identifying how cell clusters have formed by analyzing an image of the cluster.

Cornell University researchers report they have discovered direct genetic evidence that a family of genes, called MicroRNA-34 (miR-34), are bona fide tumor suppressors.

Chemists devise a new way to manufacture peptide drugs, which hold promise for treating many diseases.

Panel lauds new labeling guidelines, takes aim at added sugar and salt in food, as well as some supplements.

Raspberries are among the most popular berries in the world and are high in antioxidants that offer significant health benefits to consumers.

Genetics plays a role, but researchers say environment still key.

The challenge is the drug aids efficiency but raises incidences of death.

New development is part of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's "Reinvent the Toilet Challenge."