A new study shows that RNA splicing, not just gene expression, holds powerful clues to why some mammals live far longer than ...

“This suggests that longer-lived species may have evolved molecular programs that optimize splicing for longevity, allowing ...

A new study shows that thanks to cheaper DNA testing, we've reclassified more mammal species and have more biodiversity.

A collaborative study by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, and University of Southern California reports ...

Cancer is a common disease among mammals, but some species, such as the naked mole rat and elephants, have evolved resistance ...

Two species of seal live in the UK all year round – the grey seal and the harbour seal. These earless seals are found around much of our coastline and sometimes venture into our rivers too. The grey ...

According to most experts, the first mammal was Morganucodon, a small, shrew-like rodent that appeared during the Jurassic Period, approximately 200 million years ago. It weighed a few ounces and ...

The proposed changes include the elimination of the "blanket rule" that automatically protects animals and plants when they ...