Sometimes, even experts get it wrong! Throughout history, scientists have announced the discovery of brand-new animal species ...

which preserve insights into how the hardy critters evolved their hibernation-like superpower of cryptobiosis Tara Wu A rare genetic mutation gives the crustacean its unique hues but also makes it ...

"The Chinese poultry lineage may have experienced more vaccine-driven selection compared to other lineages," the researchers ...

Just before Christmas, two backyard birders in Michigan were in for the ultimate surprise–a yellow Northern Cardinal. Arlene and John McDaniel spotted the incredibly rare bird in their backyard in ...

You are more like a mouse than you might think! Today, scientists are creating models of human genetic disease using mice, flies, worms, and other animals. But what do these models reveal about us?