Meet the species whose DNA has recently been sequenced.
Inadequate poultry immunization programs may cause higher mutations rates in the bird flu virus, rendering the vaccine ineffective and increasing the threat of cross-species transmission.
The Nobel Assembly announced today that three researchers in the field of immunology will share the 2011 Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
The Nobel Assembly reveals three winners of this year's prize in Physiology of Medicine.
Ecosystems are failing and extinction rates are soaring. Thomas E. Lovejoy and Edward O. Wilson weigh in on why cataloging existing species, discovering new ones, and maintaining a balanced and diverse global ecosystem are critical for ensuring a habitable environment for all.
New molecular analyses yield clues to the success of a 2009 human HIV vaccine study.
Soderbergh’s new pandemic thriller gets a lot of the science right, but does contain a few unlikely details.
Nerve signals control T cell responses, helping to explain inflammation and stroke.
A study finds that homes with dogs billed as hypoallergenic harbor just as many allergens as those housing other breeds.
Researchers and pharma companies have tried to attack this disease by reducing amyloid plaques, but inflammation may be the real culprit.