Researchers have found that larval zebrafish quickly learn to identify predators and find easy ways to avoid them. Larval ...

Research uncovers how regular exercise changes the structure and function of belly fat, leading to improved health outcomes regardless of weight.

Nematodes have oily surfaces that impact survival and interactions, offering insights into evolution and parasite control. A ...

The non-descript, pill-shaped cell is why we understand fundamental life processes (think DNA replication and transcription).

A recent Trump executive order defines sex based on gamete size. But the order oversimplifies genetics, hormones and reproductive biology.

New research in eGastroenterology identifies the unfolded protein response (UPR) as a crucial mechanism in maintaining ...

Acting in the right place at the right time is the key to effective medical treatment with minimal side effects. However, ...

It may sound strange but plants can remember stress. Scientists are still learning about how plants do this without a brain.

An artificial-intelligence network trained on a vast trove of sequence data is a step towards designing completely new ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Endometriosis is a condition when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (womb ...

Not all scars are created equal. That's the conclusion of a new study by Weizmann Institute of Science researchers: They found that two distinct types of scars, referred to as "hot" and "cold," can ...