Studying one of the simplest animals, Stanford's Prakash Lab uncovered how it folds itself into complex shapes—revealing new ...

The tiny pantheon known as the Asgard archaea bear traits that hint at how plants, animals and fungi emerged on Earth.

Humans have it. So does Drosophila. But not yeast. That "it" is a small pause at the start of gene activity—a brief molecular halt that may have helped life evolve from simple cells to complex animals ...

Have you ever wondered if slugs can smile — or if they even have teeth? How a slug eats is surprisingly complex!

The animal world is an arena where creatures are endowed with incredible mysteries, where some animals live perfectly well without a heart. Well, this isn’t some miracle; it’s pure science.This unique ...

McMaster scientists create robust cell sheets in five hours using simple tools, opening new paths for tissue repair and ...

How can we support dogs and cats as they age? Practical advice from veterinary science specialists (nutrition, living ...

Scientists and regulators have long acknowledged the weaknesses in traditional methods used to identify drugs that may harm ...

Mangroves are special as they’re able to tolerate high amounts of salt and live along coasts, also protecting them against ...

A published case series reports unexpected cancer remissions linked with fenbendazole use, prompting renewed discussion on ...

Brain organoids can be a good step forward, assuming they are grown from induced human pluripotent stem cells. That allows us to sidestep ethical concerns about the use of human embryos, thereby ...

Your eggs can look the same if they are fresh or rotten. Here are some kitchen hacks to check egg safety before consuming ...