Health & Medicine
Scientists revisit biochemical basis for depression
By By Bill Hathaway | 13 Feb 2013
Newly identified natural protein blocks HIV, other deadly viruses
By By Enrique Rivero | 12 Feb 2013
24 new genes for nearsightedness identified
11 Feb 2013
Bringing a new perspective to infectious disease
By By Anne Trafton, MIT News Office | 08 Feb 2013
Air pollution results in mothers having smaller babies
07 Feb 2013
A worldwide study has shown that pregnant mothers exposed to air pollution emitted by vehicles and coal power plants are significantly more likely to have smaller babies.
Patient's own breast cancer stem cells as treatment
06 Feb 2013
In a significant breakthrough, scientists have proved for the first time that breast cancer stem cells taken directly from patients can be successfully targeted to treat the disease