Stories by Katherine Harmon

New research linking chronic fatigue syndrome to retrovirus is released after being held by a journal

New stem cell processing promises faster, more reliable research

Autism Might Slow Brain's Ability to Integrate Input from Multiple Senses

Halted Alzheimer's drug trials renew questions about causes of the disease

Three Distinct Routes Detailed for How HIV Arises in Male Genital Tract

Ancient "terror bird" used rigid skull to drive its hooked beak into prey

Are global disease campaigns worsening basic medical care in poor countries?

Scientific misconduct estimated to drain millions each year

Are some ADHD-labeled kids just young for their grade?

Expertise and supplies make many surgeries very safe in the developing world

Oil spill's human health impacts might extend into the future

Optic pacemaker: Embryonic heartbeats paced with laser pulses

Cloud-talk decoded: Physics and lasers read honeycomb cloud pattern

Should consumers have the right to buy any genetic test?

Temperature Drops Put the Squeeze on Heart Attack Risk

Drug-resistant staph infections on the decline in U.S. hospitals

Seniors face lower risk of dangerous prescriptions with computerized hospital Rx system

Mice movement neurons regenerated after spinal cord injury

Mother's Pregnancy Weight Linked to Child's Obesity

Crocodile relative might have chewed like a mammal

Confused circadian rhythm could increase triglycerides

Relatives of Those with Autism Show Eye-Movement Deficits

Industry-sponsored drug trials more likely to report positive results

Tools for Life: What's Next for Cells Powered by Synthetic Genomes?