One of the biggest quests in biology is understanding how every cell in an animal's body carries an identical genome yet ...
Researchers have found a way to control protein levels inside different tissues of a whole, living animal for the first time.
With the most wonderful — and for some, the most stressful — time of year underway, a University of Iowa researcher is ...
Some animals have evolved unusual body parts that push the limits of what seems possible in nature. Scientists studying these creatures have uncovered surprising functions behind their strange anatomy ...
Blocking reproduction through contraception or sterilization increases lifespan in both male and female mammals across more ...
New research reveals how cryptochromes, magnetite, and electromagnetic induction help animals detect magnetic cues and find ...
One technique gaining global scientific attention is Sudarshan Kriya Yoga. Supported by over 100 peer-reviewed studies, this ...
The season change often leads to weakening of immunity and it affects people of all age groups. But, when it comes to kids, ...
Researchers found that cold is detected differently in the skin than in internal organs. This split system helps explain why cold air, cold drinks, and cold surfaces create very different sensations.
Have you ever wondered if slugs can smile — or if they even have teeth? How a slug eats is surprisingly complex!
As the Arctic warms and sea ice disappears, polar bears are being pushed into conditions they have never faced before. Their ...