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Surgeons in China transplanted part of pig liver into a patient with an incurable cancerous tumor, and it functioned for more ...

Nobel laureate Shimon Sakaguchi reflects on the role of regulatory T cells in peripheral immune tolerance and how the cells ...

The next time you crave a sweet treat, go ahead and buy a bag of jellybeans—guilt free. Your indulgence will be in the ...

Our skin protects us from everyday mechanical stresses, like friction, cuts, and impacts. A key part of this ...

Early research suggests a brain test may predict whether antidepressants will cause sexual dysfunction. There has never been a way to predict this effect.

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Watching your baby girl grow is one of the most joyful experiences of parenthood. Between 12 to 24 months, she begins to move ...

In the pursuit of perfect slumber, pajamas have become a staple in the bedtime ritual. Yet, the cozy comfort they promise ...