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A new theory of brain development would change the way mental disorders like autism and schizophrenia are understood.

Even the most extravagant blood lore pales in comparison to the biochemical, evolutionary and engineering marvels of the genuine article.

Dr. Palade’s discoveries about the intricate inner workings of cells were useful in understanding protein production, the basis of the modern biotechnology industry.

Joseph DeRisi, a molecular biologist and biochemist, helped invent the ViroChip, which accelerates the ability of researchers to diagnose viral infections.

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has chosen Robert Tjian, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of California, Berkeley, as its next president.

Biologists at Harvard have converted cells from a mouse?s pancreas into the insulin-producing cells that are destroyed in diabetes.

Sirtris, a drug company, has two drugs in clinical trials that it hopes will avert degenerative diseases of aging.

A special-purpose supercomputer is intended to offer more than a thousandfold increase in performance for complex molecular simulations.

A history of the bacteria shows how the study of tiny creatures has helped answer some of science?s biggest questions.

Bulky isn?t necessarily better when it comes to muscles. What?s important is keeping them fit so they?ll provide power and strength as the body ages.