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The finding could lead to the development of better drugs for infections like the flu, autoimmune diseases and more.

Scientists are hoping to treat diseases including cancer and Alzheimer's by influencing how cells make life-or-death decisions.

Scientists at La Trobe University have discovered a previously unknown way viruses could spread around the body, potentially paving the way for more effective drug development. The research, published ...

More than half of prisoners sentenced to death in the United States have been on death row for more than 18 years. Texas, ...

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The sister of the late River Phoenix gave a rare comment on her brother's passing, and how it has affected her relationship ...

In a new essay, Rain Phoenix reveals how her brother River’s death transformed her life, and led her to study the art of dying.