A drug for prevention of HIV infection has been approved by the FDA, holding promises of slowing down the AIDS epidemic.

Researchers have injected genetically modified bacteria into mosquitoes and found that this can prevent malaria if implemented effectively.

A new vaccine prevents nicotine from entering the brain and could potentially cure addiction to cigarette smoking.

People with phobic anxiety have been found to have shorter telomeres, which is one of factors implicated in the ageing process.

A new type of fat tissue has been discovered in the human body which could actually prevent obesity.

Researchers have discovered a molecule that prevent tooth cavities.

A new moisturizer could include molecules that treat skin cancer simply by application.

Researchers have sequenced a child’s DNA from a sample of mother’s blood. This instance of non-invasive DNA testing is a major breakthrough because it doesn’t need either fetal samples or the father’s DNA.

Scientists have discovered that the dust from houses having dogs has microbes which might be a protective shield against asthma.

Suicide now has a new dimension to it. Infection by the common ‘Cat Lady’ virus has been found to increase chances of suicide in women.