Scientists have long been searching for biomarkers for early detection of Alzheimer's disease. Now, new research suggests that such markers might be apparent even earlier than thought.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a leading RNAi therapeutics company, today reported its consolidated financial results for the third quarter 2012, and company highlig

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the presentation of two-year data that highlight the long-term benefits of chronic Soliris® therapy in patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome , an ultra-rare genetic disease characterized by thro…

BOSTON, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Late-breaking Oral SessionMonday, November 12, 2012 – 3:00-4:30 pmAuditorium, Hynes Convention CenterThe six abstracts that will be presented at our late-breaking oral …

Half of children with heart failure will die or need a heart transplant, an outcome that has prompted new guidelines for emergency room doctors to help recognize the problem.

C. difficile bacteria causes diarrhea linked to 14,000 deaths in U.S. each year

Faeces transplant found to beat Clostridium Difficile in 90% of cases.

Faeces transplant found to beat Clostridium Difficile in 90% of cases.

( Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute ) This release highlights new work that could improve treatment of C. diff. infections. The team characterized a cocktail of six bacteria that eliminated C difficle infection in 100 percent of cases in mice. This paves…

New hope for a nasty gut bug; does exercise distort your perception of hunger?