Naming an animal is supposed to be simple like calling a frog a frog and a panda a panda but somewhere along the way, confusion, chaos and maybe a little boredom took over. And the result of it was ...

These pathways, says a researcher, may be a way to enhance aging and longevity in humans. “We think that these are going to be stepping stones for new drugs in the future ...

A gene borrowed from the naked mole rat, an animal famous for extraordinary longevity and disease resistance, helped mice live a little longer and stay healthier, pointing to a surprising biological ...

Removing gophers is possible, but preventing pest problems from beginning is much easier for you, and safer for gophers too. Adding barriers and natural repellants to your yard is a great place to ...

When it comes to health, some of our animal neighbors have extraordinary advantages. Ostriches, for example, are highly resistant to viruses, while sharks rarely develop cancer. And species like naked ...

Scientists have uncovered what they say is the molecular mechanism allowing these critters to earn the title of "Methuselahs ...

You step onto the yard expecting the usual and find deep tunnels under the crawlspace that were not there the night before.

The wrinkly rodent barely seems to age and appears almost impervious to cancer, heart disease, and mental decline. Can these astounding abilities be adapted for humans?

The Coalition for University Equity (CUE) took to the south lawn of Parks Library on Tuesday in protest of House File 2541 ...

Names we assign to wildlife possess two equal but opposite powers. They can expedite or even enrich communication, or they can befuddle and complicate communication. Nothing exemplifies this claim ...

Naked mole-rats seem to have found nature’s cheat code for longevity. Scientists discovered that small tweaks in one of their proteins make it better at fixing DNA damage, helping the animals resist ...