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Dawn of the BioHackers

Do-it-yourself biologists are  hunting down genetic disorders and  creating synthetic life-forms  in garages, closets, and backyards  around the world.  10.05.2011

Are Toxins in Seafood Causing ALS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's?

What started as the discovery of an unknown disease in Guam has spread to a line of ominous findings about some of our most debilitating conditions and potential toxins lurking in bodies of water around the world. 07.22.2011

#10: Early Diagnosis for Alzheimer's

12.16.2010

The 100 Top Science Stories of 2010

Every year DISCOVER sorts through the scientific accomplishments of the past 12 months, and assembles a list of the coolest experiments, most brilliant discoveries, and most world-changing events. As you page through the countdown to the #1 science story, we think you'll come to the same conclusion we did: 2010 was quite a year. 12.16.2010

The Brain Is Ready for Its Close-Up

Neuroscientists know that the first step in understanding something is to get a good look at it. A new book showcases their finest attempts to image the brain, from Victorian drawings to state-of-the-art brainbows. 11.17.2010

#88: Alzheimer’s Genes Located

These findings mark the first time any Alzheimer’s genes have been picked from the proverbial haystack in genomic studies. 12.19.2009

Is Alzheimer's Like a Strange Form of Brain Cancer?

Biochemist Peter Davies suspects the vast majority of research is on the wrong track: The disease is caused by improper cell division, not plaques or tangles. 10.02.2009