Animals use all of their sense to survive. One of the most extraordinary of these is the sense of smell. This is the ability to collect tiny molecules from the environment and interpret what they ...

Scientists have uncovered what they say is the molecular mechanism allowing these critters to earn the title of "Methuselahs of the Mammal World." ...

Genes are short sections of DNA that determine an animal’s traits—everything from coat color and claw strength to body shape ...

Not all mosquitoes are to blame, however. Every bloodsucking malaria vector comes from those within the group Anopheles leucosphyrus, which encompasses a comparatively small portion of the planet’s ...

Scientists at MIT have found compelling chemical evidence that Earth’s earliest animals were likely ancient sea sponges. Hidden inside rocks over 541 million years old are rare molecular “fingerprints ...

When it comes to ugly animals there is a fair share of animals that may make you cringe. Take the naked mole rat for example or do a quick search for the blobfish. They certainly don't have “cute”, ...

The wrinkly rodent barely seems to age and appears almost impervious to cancer, heart disease, and mental decline. Can these astounding abilities be adapted for humans?

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have developed a new mouse model that more accurately reflects how uveal melanoma acts in humans. This could improve research, resulting in better patient outcomes ...

Kidnapping is rare in the animal kingdom, but it does happen. The phenomenon has been observed both within and between species, where it rarely ends well. Most animals held captive either die, or a ...

Key Points Scattering coffee grounds in your garden is a temporary fix for deterring molesA better method is adding beneficial nematodes or milky spore to your yardBuilding physical barriers, adding ...