An ant species that lives on a carnivorous pitcher plant keeps nutrient thieves from escaping by eating them.
An ant species that lives on a carnivorous pitcher plant keeps nutrient thieves from escaping by eating them.
Researchers find that reducing mitochondrial protein production in some animals can increase lifespan by activating a protective stress response.
Mosquitos infected by the malaria parasite are more likely to land on and probe a substrate laced with human body odor than their uninfected counterparts.
Patients with major depressive disorder appear to have malfunctioning circadian rhythms, which could lead researchers to new avenues for treatment.
Telomeres and disease; Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes may fight malaria; bat tongue mops nectar; newly sequenced genomes
Artificially induced bacterial infections in mosquitoes could reduce the spread of malaria-causing parasites.
A small protein produced by fat cells appears to regulate blood sugar levels, potentially revealing a new way to treat diabetes.
Hybrid viruses derived from an H5N1 bird flu strain can infect guinea pigs through the air.
Scientists create biocompatible, self-luminescing nanoparticles for in vivo imaging.
Researchers identify a herpesvirus gene persisting in the cells of calves suffering from malignant catarrhal disease.