The cells helps the snakes absorb the bones of their prey — and might show up in other animals that chomp their meals whole.

According to the American Mosquito Control Association, this annoying insect kills over 1 million people annually. Other ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprisingly simple “tissue code”: five rules that choreograph when, where, and how cells divide, ...

Every day, your body replaces billions of cells—and yet, your tissues stay perfectly organized. How is that possible?

For decades, the dream of fixing harmful mutations in mitochondrial DNA felt out of reach. Scientists have long known these ...

Approximately 40% of the European population are allergic to pollen, and their symptoms cause an estimated loss of 100 ...

A common hay fever trigger could be treated by placing a "molecular shield" in the nose within five years. Scientists have engineered an antibody that blocks the allergic reaction against common ...

They are so essential that they are considered to be the building blocks of every living thing ... of the most important ...

Bristle worms have protrusions that act like a 3D printer, helping us to understand how cells regenerate. Most people will ...

The animal kingdom is full of fascinating adaptations, but perhaps none is more remarkable than the ability to regenerate lost body parts. While humans can heal wounds and regrow some tissues like ...

The animal kingdom is full of fascinating adaptations, but perhaps none is more remarkable than the ability to regenerate lost body parts. While humans can heal wounds and regrow some tissues like ...