Scientists at the Salk Institute have uncovered how a cluster of thalamic neurons links physical pain to emotional trauma, ...

The skin has two types of adult stem cells: epidermal and hair follicle. Their jobs seem well-defined: maintaining the skin, ...

Some mammals are capable of hibernating during periods of low food availability in an effort to conserve energy and survive.

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

New research shows how the brain replays and organizes memories, even compressing long experiences into short, fixed-length ...

Changes to size, teeth and ears in various rodents in Chicago found to be part of their adaptation to human development.

A new study from the University of Pittsburgh shows for the first time how exercise improves cancer outcomes and enhances ...

A 26-year study at the Arid Recovery Reserve reveals how removing invasive predators like cats and foxes triggers a dramatic ...

Disabling mERα in female mice reduced cortical bone mass, the dense outer layer of bones that provides strength and ...

Predators are far more likely to attack adult moths than caterpillars, highlighting the protective power of metamorphosis.

Grisly sights can be found around the island. Experts deploy helicopters carrying over 500 tons of poison to eradicate ...