Two species of worms have retained remarkably similar patterns in the way they switch their genes on and off despite having split from a common ancestor 20 million years ago, a new study finds.

Hoards of flesh-eating worms have erupted from the ground in Texas, terrifying local residents. The invasive hammerhead worms — which can grow up to a foot long — came to the surface in the ...

Follow Boston.com on Instagram (Opens in a New Tab) Follow Boston.com on Twitter (Opens in a New Tab) Like Boston.com on Facebook (Opens in a New Tab) ...

Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children ...

Among the biggest of its kind, this fossil find is helping scientists trace how today’s diverse species are connected.

Thank you for taking time to provide your feedback to the editors. Your feedback is important to us. However, we do not guarantee individual replies due to the high volume of messages.

Get article recommendations from ACS based on references in your Mendeley library. Pair your accounts. Export articles to Mendeley Get article recommendations from ACS based on references in your ...

EIV can include large red patches, purple or red dots, and raised welts. It may itch, tingle, burn, or sting. It may also cause no physical sensations. EIV is typically confined to exposed skin ...

PDF for biology from the official Punjab Board website. Access chapter-wise details for biology with the link to download the ...

In addition to petechiae (red dots on the skin), this can appear as purpura (larger red or purple areas), or ecchymoses (bruises), she says. According to Forrestel, these spots usually take weeks ...