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When it comes to talking about infectious diseases, researchers have their own special jargon. But even they aren't always 100 percent sure of the definitions.

Federal standoff touches San Diego life sciences industry and military contractors.

No yolk: Researchers have discovered how to unboil egg whites. The chemical technique could help the food industry and others utilize more enzymes for cheese or beer with less waste.

President Obama has launched a sustained, long-term military campaign against the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL. Four legal experts debate whether he had the constitutional power to do so.

Amazon's getting into the rent-a-goat business (for weed chomping). After all, goats are great at wiping out unwanted plants — even poison ivy. How do they do it?

U.S. News & World Report's annual diet rankings give top marks to a meal-replacement plan to shed pounds fast. There's also a low-carb diet to stave off cravings; its virtues are sung in a new book.

Science may be able to help schools combat the adverse effects of poverty.

A new father embarks on another big journey: teaching at a startup charter high school in Brooklyn.

Qualcomm handed out layoff notices to 1,314 full-time local employees this week. But industry groups believe those losing their jobs may still be able to find work in San Diego.

San Diego scientists found that people who live into their 80s and above with their health intact may have some genetic protections, but fewer than you might expect.