Many animal 'geomorphs' under threat, study warns More than a quarter of our planet's natural "geomorphs" -- animals such as beavers and hippos that, collectively, can reshape entire landscapes -- are ...

The common diabetes drug metformin works partly by excreting sugar from the bloodstream into the intestines, where gut ...

The fastest shark in the sea is losing the race against extinction. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 45 miles per hour, ...

There are animals on our planet capable of aging in reverse. How do they accomplish this and what does it mean for human aging? Find out now.

Researchers have long known that diet exerts a profound influence on health, including the risk of developing cancer. A new ...

Larger species face higher cancer risks but those that reached that size rapidly evolved mitigating mechanisms.

A new study has concluded that eating plant-based foods instead of animal products can lead to significant weight loss, ...

A new book explains how biases from sexism, homophobia, racism, and much more have tainted the science of animal behavior and ...

Researchers have made a significant advancement in the field of spinal cord injury research, developing a novel optogenetic mouse model that could lead to improved treatments for limb spasticity.

Researchers at the University of Ottawa have made a significant advancement in the field of spinal cord injury research, ...