Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that gonadotrophs, cells in the pituitary gland with a key role in ...

The truth is clear: Animal models aren’t just helpful; they’re irreplaceable. They remain central to understanding the ...

It explains both asexual reproduction, as seen in amoebas and hydras, and sexual reproduction, which involves mating, fertilization, and the development of embryos. The video illustrates the ...

The chicken program started as a project to learn about biology and anatomy. Now as the birds grow, so, too, do the students.

Researchers are getting better at growing miniature organs and embryos in test tubes or on chips. This creates new ...

Researchers have shown that gonadotrophs, cells in the pituitary gland with a key role in puberty and reproduction, come from two different populations, with the majority produced after birth rather ...

Fibroblasts play a central role in maintaining healthy tissue structures, as well as in the development and progression of ...

Fibroblasts play a central role in maintaining healthy tissue structures, as well as in the development and progression of diseases. For a long time, these specialized connective tissue cells were ...

Think birds can’t have spikes? Think again. Explore the world of spiky animals, from crowned cranes to hedgehogs and venomous ...

The U.S. military is interested in ‘super spiders’ capable of producing silk with extraordinary features. Don’t worry—it ...

The students of Whitman Middle School no longer get surprised if a chicken pokes its head through an open classroom window ...