Advanced Cell Technology and its collaborators at OHSU report the long-term safety and efficacy of human embryonic stem cell (hESC)-derived retinal pigment epithelium produced under manufacturing conditions suitable for human clinical trials. The research shows long-term functional rescue using hESC-derived cells in both the RCS rat and Elov14 mouse, animal models of retinal degeneration and ...

Scientists have used genetic engineering to tame one of the most deadly food poisoning microbes and turn it into a potential new way of giving patients medicine and vaccines in pills rather than injections.

FAIRBANKS — Shell Alaska gave $175,000 to University of Alaska Fairbanks on Tuesday to further arctic research programs.

HELENA - After years of running into a political brick wall at the Montana Legislature, Planned Parenthood of Montana is suing to overturn a law that prohibits the Children's Health Insurance Plan from funding prescription birth control.

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran’s government should hold direct talks with the United States to avoid possible military action against the Islamic Republic, the country’s top dissident cleric said in a speech.

Two Jutland schools are allegedly teaching several different theories of human creation during biology class instead of the scientifically accepted theory of evolution approved by the Education Ministry, reports public broadcaster DR.

As of Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at least 4,315 members of the U.S. military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count.

More often than not, in a combination gas station and coffee shop near Smithville, Tenn., the topic of conversation turns to immigrants and the effect they have on Tennessee.

Marine Military Academy Summer Camp offers English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) Camp, a complete immersion into the English language. Following classroom instruction, campers experience the same activities as campers attending MMA Summer Camp.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Eligible seniors can sign up at county senior centers for $20 worth of vouchers through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. The vouchers can be used through Oct. 31 to purchase fruits and vegetables at participating farmers ma...

A New York bill legalizing same-sex marriage appeared dead in the water last week after Republicans overthrew the Democrat-controlled Senate, but reports of the legislation's demise may be greatly exaggerated. Opponents of the gay marriage bill worry that the ensuing turmoil could actually bolster the legislation's chances of passage this year as Republicans attempt to stake out a clear majority ...

We won't ease world hunger until the majority of the people believe that food is a right and not a privilege. I have been sharing food with the hungry for nearly 30 years, and the crisis has never been more dire. Nearly 25,000 people lose their lives each day to hunger. The problem is not that the world is unable to produce enough food but that there is lack of access to democracy. An informed ...