When you think of glaciers, you might not think of a diverse ecosystem, but if you look closely, there is an array of life in these harsh environments, and at the centre of it all are tiny black worms ...

While the word parasite may bring about expectations of creepy-crawlies, these little worms are the key to something revolutionary. According to a summary posted on Phys.org, "Researchers at William & ...

Molecular biologist Cynthia Kenyon speaks about her seminal discovery and excitement for the future of longevity research ...

Scientists have discovered that a microscopic parasitic worm can propel itself astonishing distances through the air by using ...

The soil roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans has just 959 cells and a body that is mostly gut and reproductive organs. Yet its reproduction is similar enough to ours that scientists like Francis McNally ...

A tiny worm turns static electricity into a powerful weapon, launching itself through the air to catch flying prey.