Known for spending much of its life underground, the little-known American burying beetle could hold the key to developing ...

Scientists found that fruit fly larvae can sense electric fields, adding them to a list with sharks, bees, and even the platypus. Since they are common in research, this opens new avenues of study.

Researchers at Penn recently discovered antibiotics derived from the secretions of frogs that can effectively kill bacteria ...

The material on the covers of books from a French abbey was too hairy to have come from calves or other local mammals.

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A Toronto doctor is alerting Canadian tourists about the re-emergence of skin-eating screwworms, which had been contained in South America.

Mar. 12, 2025 — Metastatic melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer. In an effort to achieve targeted therapy for metastatic melanoma, researchers recently developed a new radioactive ...

Warmer days may lead many to itch for spring and summer, but a small mite is likely to give you a less-pleasing seasonal itch ...

Frequent and excessive drinking can lead to several problems with the skin including flushing, reduced elasticity, and dryness. Some changes can be benign, such as dry skin or flushing. However ...

Dark spots on the skin are usually not a cause for concern, but some people may choose to get rid of them for cosmetic reasons through laser treatment, microdermabrasion, and other methods.

There are numerous potential causes for red spots to form on the skin, including sudden infections or underlying chronic conditions. On darker skin tones, the spots may appear as purplish or ...

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