Scientists at The University of Nottingham have brought cancer cells back under normal control — by reactivating their cancer suppressor genes.

A team from the University of Nottingham has been using a Mexican aquatic salamander called an axolotl to study the evolution and genetics of stem cells - research that supports the development of regenerative medicine to treat the consequences of disease and injury using stem cell therapies.

One year after weight loss surgery with laparoscopic gastric banding, extremely obese adults demonstrate not only better physical health but also improved psychological health.

Special programs and films celebrate important anniversary WASHINGTON, March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Archives continues its celebration of the 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's birth in April with special programs, book talks, and films.

By George Avalos, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif. Oct. 6--Bay Area TV viewers will get a peek this month into the upheaval expected to accompany a sweeping digital switchover when two channels migrate to Comcast's digital tier.