NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Friday said a Sequenom Inc patent on a prenatal test to detect fetal DNA is invalid because it relates to a natural phenomenon, which cannot be patented according to U.S. Supreme Court precedent.
A South African man who received the world’s first successful penis transplant is to become a father just months after undergoing surgery, his doctor said Friday. Urologist Andre van der Merwe, who led the team that performed the operation, told AFP that the 21-year-old’s girlfriend was pregnant. Van der Merwe has previously admitted surprise at the speed of the man’s recovery of sexual function however, saying the original goal was
By Ju-min Park and Jack Kim SEOUL (Reuters) – The MERS outbreak that has spread through health facilities in South Korea may have peaked, although two hospitals that treated people with the deadly respiratory disease have been sealed off, officials said. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome has infected 126 people in South Korea and killed 13 since it was first diagnosed just over three weeks ago in a businessman who had
From this brand of chips and crackers to this type of yogurt and candy (Skittles…nooo!) here are the absolute worst foods you could snack on this summer, and what to sub in, instead.
Alani Santos, 11, croons into a microphone at her father’s church in a small city outside of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
The two people who were badly injured in the accident were not just ordinary citizens—they were his wife and his 7-year-old son.
Working out solo is fine and all, but isn’t it just so much better to exercise with a pal — especially a furry pal? We rounded up some of our favorite photos from Instagram of people working out with their four-legged friends. They’ll inspire you to hit the trails (or the track, or the pool!) with your dog in tow
The state has enacted a first-of-its-kind insurance law.
Lance Armstrong should be left alone to take “a first step towards redemption” on next month’s charity ride, according to Geoff Thomas.
Mick Channon feels all that Malabar needs is the rub of the green as she bids for top honours in the Prix de Diane at Chantilly on Sunday.