Learn how this species of worm detects death, resulting in a range of behavioral and physiological responses.

Research reveals that for C. elegans worms, the presence of dead members of their species has profound behavioral and physiological effects, leading them to more quickly reproduce and shortening their ...

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The mere presence of a dead counterpart elicits strong responses across species.For example, many insects such as bees and ants will instinctively ...

Humans have only explored a tiny percentage of the seafloor, so there's a good chance some of the strangest creatures or ...

Scientists have identified *Ikaria wariootia*, a tiny wormlike creature from 555 million years ago, as the earliest known ...

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Complex traits are influenced by genes and the environment, but especially the latter is difficult to pin down. This important study uses C. elegans to demonstrate that non-genetic differences in gene ...

The candy convention was a celebration of everything that the health secretary believes is wrong with our food.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says spotting a screwworm infestation isn't difficult due to the clear signs, but the key to eradication lies in producing more sterile flies. Sterile flies, ...

When the fishing is slow, sometimes my buddies and I prefer to find frogs, spring lizards, worms, hellgrammites, and more.

Brandi Glanville admitted she’s been hiding due to negative comments she’s gotten while struggling with facial disfigurement ...