Aging brings about a range of changes—often unwelcome—to our bodies: sagging skin, graying or thinning hair, and a decline in muscle strength and ...

Animal experiments in the UK peaked at 4.14 million in 2015 driven mainly by a big increase at the time in genetic modification experiments. By 2020, the number had fallen sharply to 2.88 million as ...

Many animals exhibit distinct traits of shyness, risk aversion, and caution as opposed to boldness and fearlessness. While these traits aren’t necessarily positive or negative, in certain contexts, ...

Despite the advice of two of the most successful pop anthems of the last two decades, when it comes to depression, no one can ...

Scientists discover a rare genetic quirk that may extend the age of onset in people with Huntington’s disease by boosting ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, ...

Millions of animals used in the UK labourites for testing chemicals, medicines and cosmetics could soon see end to their ...

New discoveries are showing how genetic variations can affect our health, from disease risks to how we respond to medicines. Understanding the genetics of animals, plants, and microbes helps us see ...

A major medical milestone took place in May 2025, when doctors at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia used CRISPR-based gene editing to treat a child ...

At first glance the foxes looked unchanged but inside, the experiment was rewriting nature’s script. The team removed fear of ...