Scientists Report First Cure of HIV In a Child
By Richard Knox
Scientists believe a little girl born with HIV has been cured of the infection.
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Study: Younger Women Have Rising Rate Of Advanced Breast Cancer
By Richard Knox
Researchers say more young American women are being diagnosed with advanced breast cancer.
Bad Sleep ‘Dramatically’ Alters Body
By James Gallagher
A run of poor sleep can have a potentially profound effect on the internal workings of the human body, say UK researchers.
Ancient Continent Discovered Under Indian Ocean
Fragments are believed to be of a supercontinent known as Rodinia
By Rebecca Morelle
Fragments of an ancient continent are buried beneath the floor of the Indian Ocean, a study suggests.
Scientists Use 3-D Printing to Help Grow An Ear
By The Associated Press
Printing out body parts? Cornell University researchers showed it's possible by creating a replacement ear using a 3-D printer and injections of living cells.
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Mosquitoes Ignore Repellent Deet After First Exposure
By Rebecca Morelle
The widely used insect repellent Deet appears to be losing its effectiveness against mosquitoes, scientists say.
Meteor Strike Injures Hundreds in Russia
By the British Broadcasting Corporation
A meteor crashing in Russia's Ural mountains has injured at least 950 people, as the shockwave blew out windows and rocked buildings.
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U of I Study Tries Stem-Cell Approach On Muscular Dystrophy
By Jim Meadows
A University of Illinois researcher is experimenting with stem cells as a potential treatment for a common form of muscular dystrophy affecting boys.
State Approves Carle Emergency Expansion
By Jeff Bossert
The state of Illinois has signed off on Carle Foundation Hospital’s request to expand its emergency department, adding 14,000 square feet and 17 more acute beds.
LED Inventor Honored by Gov. Quinn
By Sean Powers
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Wednesday honored world-renowned physicist Nick Holonyak, Jr, who is the inventor of the first practical light-emitting diode, or LED.