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We were trying to learn how certain animals lost their regeneration capacity during evolution and then put back the ...

In the Andes Mountains of northern Peru, a long-tailed mammal with a “facial mask” moved through the undergrowth. Suddenly, the ground dropped out underneath its hairy paws, and it fell into a ...

A University of Portsmouth student has discovered a new species of prehistoric mammal dating back 145 million years to the ...

Research led by the National Institute of Biological Sciences in Beijing has discovered that switching on a single dormant ...

The invasive Burmese pythons plaguing Florida have an almost supernatural ability to absorb skeletons and scientists say they ...

Microbiomes in older mice pumped out damaging metabolites that drove endothelial cell senescence, offering potential targets ...

People with hay fever could one day benefit from a first-of-its-kind “molecular shield” that blocks pollen from entering the ...

Study in mice suggests potential for probiotic treatment. Although previous research has linked pesticide exposure to harmful effects on gut microbes, a new study is the first to chart how specific ...

The findings of a new study "clearly show that interfering with the environment has a detectable effect on wildlife," a ...

From glowing frogs to pint-sized deer, nature hides extraordinary creatures in remote corners of the world. Here are 10 rare and exotic species that showcase the planet’s incredible biodiversity.

Capybaras are some of nature’s most interesting animals, known for their sweet personalities and unique social bonds. Florida ...