Rutgers study says most primates, including humans, can digest these critters

Researchers in Japan found that a small, non-specific tweak to a mammal's DNA can potentially cause specific and significant physical changes

The unusual characteristics of these abundant, bacteria-killing viruses could lead to evolutionary insights

Seasonal flu vaccines must be updated each year to match the influenza viruses that are predicted to be most common during the upcoming flu season, but protection doesn't always meet expectations

Scientists create a hybrid material consisting of imitation pearl combined with silver nanowires that works as a heater

 IRCM and UdeM researchers explain a cell differentiation mechanism in Nature Genetics

Why does this fad have staying power? Is it because the touted benefits are real? Or is that greasy, low-carb burger fried in snake oil? 

Researchers found enriching the diet of mice with the fermentable fiber inulin prevented metabolic syndrome that is induced by a high-fat diet, and they identified specifically how this occurs in the body

Surprisingly, cloudy, gray and humid winter days can actually cause the snowpack to warm faster, increasing the likelihood of melt during winter months when the snowpack should be growing

Stress upsets the natural bacterial balance that keeps them healthy