Henrietta Lacks' Family, Feds Reach Settlement on Use of DNA Info

Henrietta Lacks' Family, Feds Reach Settlement On Use Of DNA Info
NEW YORK — Some 60 years ago, a doctor in Baltimore removed cancer cells from a poor black patient named Henrietta Lacks without her knowledge or consent. Those cells eventually helped lead to a multitude of medical treatments and lay the groundwork … Read more on Huffington Post

Movie festival in UTPA's customized theater
The number of people and noise surrounding him were too overwhelming, causing him physical pain. Autism affects the senses, leading to sensory overload, something most autistic … Anthony Rivera found his therapy in the form of painting. When Rivera … Read more on The Pan American

The Real Reason Women Live Longer Than Men?
There are many great things about being born female, but one distinct advantage of being a woman is that we can expect to live an average of five years longer than men. In the past, researchers and demographers have chalked this longevity gap up to … Read more on Huffington Post