There is need, but a shortage of resources, donors and expertise, researchers say
Australian researchers analyze venom of 206 spider species, find seven compounds that block pain signals from reaching brain
Test developed by researchers in Mexico can spot abnormal proteins that are specific to certain neurological diseases
Recent studies reveal that there’s no single dosing strategy that works for everyone who wants to protect themselves against AIDS virus
Next year, human clinical trials could begin on a novel AIDS treatment that alters DNA
With autism spectrum disorders on rise, test might allow earlier diagnosis than through current methods, more effective treatment
Man-made product mimics structure of polio virus, so it would be able to raise a strong immune response in humans with no risk of exposure
Lead author says smoking may be responsible for an additional 60,000 US deaths per year
Austrian researchers taught dogs to recognize facial expressions
New substance would be boon for type 1 diabetes patients who must frequently check their glucose levels, inject themselves
But risk of HIV infection is up to 92 percent lower for those who do
Genetics study's finding points to complexity of the neurodevelopmental disorder that is not easily tied to heredity
Supermarket scanners, DVD players, laser printers, surgical equipment and more can be traced to work of late laser inventor
Findings suggest clinical depression might someday be treated with ordinary over-the-counter drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen
Researchers find that over-the-counter drugs - including those to promote sleep and treat allergies - may affect memory in people 65 and older
Objective is to make it easier for relatively healthy patients to stay engaged, on schedule with lifelong therapy
Some cutting-edge doctors have used so-called fecal transplants to treat severe bacterial infections, including Clostridium difficile or C. diff
Using patient’s own stem cells in single treatment, scientists have significantly reduced - and in some cases, reversed - disability caused by crippling disorder
In what could be important development for people who suffer from osteoarthritis, US researchers make major breakthrough
Discovery may make it possible to develop a diagnostic blood test to help pinpoint those at highest risk of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder
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