Unusual Species Roundup
Rare species can have a surprising impact on ecosystems.
Chemotherapy & Infertility
Researchers discover why chemotherapy makes women infertile – and hopefully, how to stop it.
Brainy Baby Seals
Weddell seal pups survive infancy with the help of surprisingly large brains.
Obesity & Gut Bacteria
Obese and diabetic mice have less of a certain gut bacteria, and replenishing the bacteria helps …
Malaria Parasite Defense
Researchers have found a gene that gives the malaria parasite safe harbor in mosquitoes.
Podcast for 31 May 2013
EAT OR BE EATEN - Cannibal baby sharks, ladybugs that eat other ladybugs, and monkeys that adopt the …
Medicine from Animals Roundup
Some of the most useful medicines come from dangerous toxins found in nature.
Itch Molecule
Researchers have identified a molecule that's essential for itching.
A Beetle Battle
An invasive ladybird beetle kills off native species with microorganisms in its body.
Preventing Progeria
Scientists have identified an enzyme that could be responsible for one of the rarest childhood …