The dorsal root ganglion is a group of sensory neuron cell bodies just outside the spine. The dorsal root ganglion is involved in passing sensory signals to the central nervous system. The motor ...

Baker, of the University of Washington School of Medicine, was among three scientists honored by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for his work on computational protein design. He shares the 2024 ...

While this may look like a campfire scene from a bad dream, these are all rotifers. About 1,800 species of these tiny animals have been described to date. They live in fresh water all over the world, ...

HHMI researchers bring the arcane world of protein folding to the online gaming arena with the launch of “Foldit.” Multiplayer online gaming brings to mind fabulously successful titles, such as “World ...

This orchid mantis is perfectly adapted to hide and hunt among the flowers from which it gets its name. Unlike many other insects, these mantises can change their color from their default of white to ...

These two Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria are close to being nipped in the bud, as the tendrils of a neutrophil close in to engulf and digest them. However, if these bacteria got into your lungs (or a ...

With its tousled coif, this caterpillar would fit right in at a “wild hair day” event – but not for long, because it will soon transform into a unique-looking moth. Learn more Get a closer view of the ...

What am I looking at? These images are a series of 1-millimeter-thick slices (from top to bottom) through the brain of a mouse – with neurons containing an enzyme called choline acetyltransferase ...

While the bright coloration of this red-eyed tree frog doesn’t make the amphibious creature see red, it does provide an eye-catching display for humans who glimpse it in its rainforest habitat. In ...

When a spiny flower mantis assumes this posture, it is hard to imagine an insect looking any flashier. But although this flamboyant appearance might seem attractive to us, it’s actually an attempt to ...