Researchers have revealed that the extra legs found in caterpillars i.e. the chubby abdominal appendeages also known as prolegs can be traced back to the origins of an ancient genetic program associated with crabs.

New research provides robust evidence supporting the 21,000 to 23,000-year age estimate of the controversial White Sands footprints, first identified in 2021. Initially, the dating of these footprints caused debate among scientists, as they were determined by radiocarbon dating of aquatic plant seeds.

Researchers have developed an engineered tissue which represents a simplified cerebral cortex by 3D printing human stem cells. The method has the potential to repair and treat brain injuries.

Researchers have begun clinical trials of the Chadox1 Mers vaccine with an aim to find a cure for the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, a viral illness caused by Mers coronavirus. Currently, there are no treatments available for this disease.

While sushi and sashimi are popular treats worldwide, a recent PhD study from NTNU's Department of Biotechnology and Food Science highlights potential health risks. Hyejeong Lee's research found that raw seafood products can contain Aeromonas bacteria, which can be harmful, especially to vulnerable groups.

A recent study led by researchers at the University of Vienna delves into the complex role of plastics in modern agriculture. While acknowledging the material's benefits in conserving resources and improving crop yields, the study also highlights the environmental and health risks, such as soil fertility decline and potential toxic contamination of the food chain.

Researchers at the University College London have concluded in a recent study that cases of cognitive decline in older people has more than doubled in the last ten years.

Marine virologists have discovered a new bacteriophage in the sediment of the Mariana Trench, Earth's deepest point. This phage infects Halomonas bacteria commonly found in extreme deep-sea environments. The study sheds light on the co-evolution of phages and their hosts in isolated, harsh conditions.

Researchers have revealed that common viruses play an important role in some cases of Alzheimer’s disease. They elaborated that herpes simplex virus type 1 when found in the human brain along with a specific genetic factor led to a higher risk of developing the disease.

Researchers have used a modern computational method to reveal the reason behind the survival of bivalves as compared to brachiopods that became less visible post the Permian mass extinction which reset the evolution of life 250 million years ago.