We are not blank slates with regard to how susceptible we are to emerging strains of flu virus, researchers have discovered. The findings could provide relevant information for the development of a universal flu vaccine

In process similar to allergy testing, tiny quantities of different “barcoded” drugs are tested inside patient’s tumor to determine effectiveness

Scientists have developed a type of HIV test on a USB stick

Mothers smoking in pregnancy, children skipping breakfast and not having a regular bedtime or sufficient sleep all appear to be important factors in predicting whether a child will become overweight or obese

Anita Shah currently works at Doctor’s Data, Inc. (DDI), as that company’s elements technical manager.

Scientists can now grow 3-D models of various organs from stem cells, creating new ways to study disease

An epidemiological analysis of data from 1,685 adult Americans finds that regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, but not diet soda, is associated with increased risk of prediabetes and increased insulin resistance

The researchers found that the sedentary mice lost structures that are important in the auditory system—hair cells and strial capillaries—at a much higher rate than their exercising counterparts

Though further clinical studies are needed to confirm the findings, the study adds to a growing body of evidence on the importance of maintaining adequate vitamin D levels

Collaboration on new Thermo Scientific Decapper gives users flexibility with a seamless switch between tube and rack types