Jamelle Agbuis

A new marker of Alzheimer's disease can predict how rapidly a patient's memory and other mental abilities will decline after the disorder is diagnosed, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found.

Researchers from the University of Bath have found that nano-scale tubes made of carbon could be used to safely penetrate human cells and deliver anti-cancer medicines or modified DNA molecules for gene therapy.

Can the song of a small bird provide valuable insights into human stuttering and speech-related disorders and conditions, including autism and stroke? New research by UCLA life scientists and colleagues provides reason for optimism.

A confident outlook forecast for the Australian rural sector yesterday has already been overtaken by the surprise ban by India on all exports of cotton, a move that has already started sending prices higher.

No worries about the 'dangers' from a 'slowing' Chinese economy yesterday in one high profile deal yesterday involving a major Chinese investment in Australia: the Gloucester Coal merger with China's state-owned Yancoal Australia.

A replay of February in the Reserve Bank interest rate decision yesterday with no change as the cash rate was left at 4.25% and the reasoning much the same.

Lady Blackthorne was beginning to look a little spherical. But it took a vet visit for Vryce Hough to take matters into her own hands and help the feline conquer her battle of the bulge.

There has been a resurgence of asthma and other lung issues, especially among children, over the past few decades. Whether from chemtrails, outrageously increased vaccination schedules, or both - and more - is undetermined.

Tiger Woods, never quick to praise his rivals, seems to be making an exception in Rory McIlroy's case.

With leading Australian meat producers such as Teys Australia now having agreed to introduce CCTV cameras to monitor their Australian abattoirs, Australia appears to be following a worldwide trend to make animal slaughter methods more transparent for consumers.

South Africa's property market has slowed, with house prices declining modestly in 2011. South Africa's house prices rose 2.3% in nominal terms, which translates into a decline of 2.6% in real terms, a disappointment following 2.7% house price rises in real terms in 2010.

Makower, one of the most respected voices in green business, talks about greener corporations, what the government could be doing to foster more environmentally friendly businesses, and why he's optimistic about the future.

At a time of growing tensions in the nursing industry, a national survey has shown that poor job satisfaction and a lack of trust in management are widespread in the workforce.

Forget the political bluster on gas pump pain. Prices go up for complicated factors that don't fit neatly on a bumper sticker. And presidents can't wave their magic wands and bring back $2.50 a gallon.

Depending whom you ask, the 1,100-mile sled dog race is either an inspiring celebration of canine athleticism or a brutal exercise in animal cruelty.

Traditional techniques and ingredients, as well as focusing on simplicity are two of the key culinary trend predictions for 2012, according to international food manufacturer McCormick’s ‘Flavour Forecast’ for 2012, just released.

U.S. District Court Judge Naomi Buchwald's recent dismissal of a massive class-action lawsuit filed by farmers against Monsanto is truly disheartening, but it does not mean that we should now give up the fight for food freedom and justice.

Risk of Problems Later in Childhood Can Double with Snoring and Apnea

Researchers from the University of Zurich have found a cellular brake that protects cancer cells from chemotherapy - and they demonstrate which medication can be used to render it inoperative.

China aims to grow its economy by 7.5% in the coming year, the last where the current leadership of the country will be in control before being replaced by a new team later in the year.

The pick up in the Australian jobs market seems to be accelerating, judging by the latest ANZ job ads survey for February.

While retailing shrinks, car sales remain very buoyant, even after taking into account the extra day in February.

The latest edition of EA Sports' Tiger Woods franchise will give you the chance to step into the little shoes of a young Tiger Woods or Rory McIlroy.

GreenEDGE rider Robbie McEwen lived up to his top billing tonight as he emerged at the front of a thrilling sprint to the line to clinch the OCBC Cycle Singapore Professional Criterium 2012 in sensational style.

The Virginia Senate race is turning into quite the catfight now that Hank the cat has thrown his paw into the race.

There might be days when you just don’t feel right. I have had the most tedious jobs of all.

Melbourne Rebels second-row Adam Byrnes has been handed a ten-week suspension after being found guilty of eye-gouging against the Waratahs.

Frederick Wells discovered a shining thing on the walls of the Premier mine, whilst he was on a routine inspection of the Mine in the Transvaal Colony, South Africa. Frederick Wells worked at the Premier Mine as a superintendent.

Tom Hardy, who plays the villain Bane in the upcoming Batman film, hopes to raise $48K.