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Researchers Regrow Hair on Mice by Inhibiting Enzymes (October 26, 2015): Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center grow hair on the backs of mice by blocking a family of enzymes.

Cornell Researchers Create Artificial Foam Heart (October 19, 2015): Cornell University researchers have created an artificial foam heart. A mold for the heart is created with a 3D printer.

Amber Flea Fossil May Contain Ancient Black Death Ancestor (October 1, 2015): A 20-million-year-old amber flea fossil may contain an ancient strain of the bubonic plague.

New Test Detects Nearly All Viruses Say Scientists (September 29, 2015): Scientists say they have developed a new test that can detect virtually any virus that infects people and animals.

Cancer Patient Receives 3D Printed Titanium Sternum and Rib Cage (September 19, 2015): A cancer patient in Australia received a 3D printed titanium sternum and rib cage in the first surgey of its kind.

FDA Cracks Down on R.J. Reynolds: Bans Four Cigarette Brands (September 15, 2015): The FDA has ordered a ban on the sale of four new cigarette brands owned by R.J. Reynolds. The FDA says the new cigarettes have new ingredients and are not safe.

Food Waste Up as Kids Toss Fruit and Vegetables in Garbage (August 26, 2015): A new study by researchers at the University of Vermont found that kids forced to take fruits and vegetables at lunch mostly just threw them away.

Mass Fish Die Off Reported Near Tianjin Blast Site (August 20, 2015): A mass fish die off has been reported near the Tianjin blast site in China.

Man Left With 90 Minute Memory Following Dental Procedure (July 26, 2015): A man was left with a 90 minute memory following a trip to the dentist for a root canal. Doctors do not know what caused the man's unusual condition.

Study Finds Cataracts Could Be Dissolved With Eye Drops (July 24, 2015): A new study has found that eye drops could help dissolve cataracts. Critics say there are many different types of cataracts and some may be too hard to dissolve with a solution.

Sleep Deprived People Have Trouble Accurately Reading Facial Expressions (July 19, 2015): Researchers have found that people who are sleep deprived have more trouble reading facial expressions.

Death of a Human White Blood Cell Captured Using Time-lapse Microscopy (July 7, 2015): The death of a human white blood cell has been captured for the first time using time-lapse microscopy. Molecules ejected from the dying cell form long beaded strings.

Ebola Outbreak Returns to Liberia (July 1, 2015): There are at least two new cases in Ebola in a major setback to getting the outbreak in West Africa under control.

Brain Cell Density Remains Constant Even as Brain Shrinks With Age (June 15, 2015): Study using MRI brain images finds cell density remains constant in brains even as they shrink with age.

Starfish Shaped Microbots Could Perform Biopsies in Your Colon (June 14, 2015): Microbots resembling tiny ninja throwing stars could one day perform biopsies in your colon.

Scientists Find Brain is Directly Connected to the Immune System Through Vessels (June 6, 2015): Scientists find the brain is directly connected to the immune system through vessels that were previously thought not to exist.

MERS Outbreak in South Korea Grows as Quarantines Climb and Schools Close (June 5, 2015): Over 1,300 schools in South Korea have closed as a result of a MERS outbreak that has infected 41 people so far.

Scientists Grow Rat Forearm in a Lab (June 4, 2015): Scientists grow a rat forearm in a lab by stripping a donor forearm of all its cells and then injecting the arm with new vascular and muscle cells in a bioreactor.

Scientists Create Partly Human Yeast (May 26, 2015): Scientists have created thriving strains of partly human yeast.

New Tick-borne Disease Discovered in Northeastern China (May 24, 2015): Scientists have discovered a new tick-borne disease in northeastern China. It is caused by a previously unknoiwn bacteria.

New Study Proves Dieting is Difficult For Those With Thrifty Metabolisms (May 15, 2015): It will come as no surprise to dieters. Researchers at the NIH have proved that those with thrifty metabolism have a harder time losing weight.

New Study Finds Underweight People More Likely to Develop Dementia (April 11, 2015): A new study links being underweight in middle age with an increased likelihood of developing dementia latter in life.

Medieval Remedy From Bald's Leechbook Found to Kill MRSA (March 30, 2015): A medieval remedy from the Leechbook has been found to kill MRSA. Scientists found it kills 90% of the antibiotic-resistant superbug.

Death Toll in West Africa's Ebola Outbreak Passes 10,000 (March 12, 2015): 10,000 have died from the ongoing ebola outbreak in West Africa

Study Finds Moderate Alcohol Consumption Makes the Drinker Appear More Attractive (March 12, 2015): A new study has found moderate alcohol consumption makes the drinker appear more attractive.