Why Your Fat Could Be Valuable for Stem Cell Research

In a New Technique, Scientists Have Turned Fat Cells into Stem Cells.

By Allison Bond | Posted September 9, 2009

When Immune Cells Attack

A white blood cell known as Th-17 might play a pivotal role in autoimmune diseases from psoriasis to rheumatoid arthritis.

By Allison Bond | Posted August 17, 2009

The Good Side of Brain Manglers

Could prions, the proteins that cause diseases like Mad Cow, also be crucial to normal brain functioning?

By Allison Bond | Posted June 30, 2009

Grooming Tomorrow’s Environmentalists

The Audubon Center in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park offers a hands-on chance for children to experience nature, teaching respect for the planet to tomorrow’s environmentalists.

By Allison Bond | Posted April 10, 2009

Sea Level Rise Could Hit North America Hardest

A melting ice sheet may cause sea levels to rise unevenly around the globe, recent research reveals.

By Allison Bond | Posted April 6, 2009

Battling Over Aging Nuclear Warheads

A proposal to upgrade the U.S. arsenal has sparked an explosive debate.

By Allison Bond | Posted January 16, 2009

Healing the Body Naturally

A Manhattan naturopath provides holistic care and discovers personal meaning through natural medicine.

By Allison Bond | Posted January 14, 2009

Preserving Nerves

An enzyme could offer clues to a new treatment for multiple sclerosis.

By Allison Bond | Posted December 26, 2008

When ‘Oops!’ Becomes ‘Eureka!’

By Allison Bond | Posted November 26, 2008

Groovin’ for Heart Health

By Allison Bond | Posted November 25, 2008