Stanford scientists have discovered a new type of immune cell that kills surrounding cells via explosion—a cellular detonation so fast and complete that the cell vanishes within minutes, leaving no ...

You suddenly feel sick—pathogenic bacteria have managed to colonize and spread in your body. The weapons they use for their invasion are harmful toxins that target the host's defense mechanisms and ...

It was a story destined for big headlines: A cell phone battery exploded and caused the death of a man in South Korea. Fortunately for handset maker LG Electronics, it just wasn't true. After further ...