A one millimeter worm is helping scientists rethink what controls the pace of aging. By tracing how its tiny brain senses the ...

We're way behind several species when it comes to regeneration, and scientists are keen to discover the secrets of these other animals so we can learn from them – including, in a new study, the marine ...

A surprising discovery from aging researchers shows that dietary restriction isn’t enough to extend lifespan on its own.

A strange, new species of ribbon worm, Pararosa vigarae, stretches its body like an accordion, capable of shrinking to ...

The human body also regenerates, in short, dead cells are replaced by newly produced ones. In humans, for example, this is the case in the intestinal mucosa or the liver. However, other creatures have ...

Scientists have found over a dozen parasitic worms in the eyes of a black bear, renewing fears that humans could face an emerging danger from the tiny worms that can cause blindness. The black bear ...

Intestinal worms, human body pests and lack of sanitation greatly affect access and success in education. Studies indicate that pupils who suffer from intestinal infestations have short-term memory ...