BOSTON, July 11 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists have determined what regulates production of a certain adipose tissue in mice -- a discovery that might lead to new obesity treatments.

BOSTON, April 2 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists have identified a key genetic component of, and possible therapeutic target for, Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.

BOSTON, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have discovered how the brain turns on a system designed to protect its nerve cells from toxic "free radicals."

BOSTON, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Boston researchers have discovered a molecular missing link that helps explain why fasting brings on acute attacks of the genetic disease hepatic porphyria.

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BOSTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Two research groups have simultaneously discovered a critical gene responsible for fat cell development.