Scientists discover the first 'heart attack' gene.

It's that time of year in the United States when family and friends sit down to a traditional turkey dinner and give thanks. Officials at the Center for Science in ... Read More

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Scientists use DNA to create a nanoscale transistor.

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Scientists used a new technique to build a virus from scratch in under two weeks.

Cardiac arrest at night in a hospital can often be deadlier than cardiac arrest during the day.

Research suggests that immune memory after a smallpox vaccination can persist for 50 years.

A study suggests that restricting calories may prolong life.

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The brains of men and women respond differently to pain.

A study suggests that grandmothers who care for their grandkids at least nine hours a week may be at an increased risk for a heart attack.

Did you know that a protein found in tarantula venom has been shown to prevent atrial fibrillation, a condition marked by irregular heart beats?