If you've ever had a spiny leaf insect as a pet, or you're considering getting one, hopefully someone has warned you about this: if you put one in your enclosure, you might come back some time later ...

If the idea of living robots made out of frog cells isn't quite weird enough for you, how about living robots made out of frog cells with the ability to reproduce? These first-of-a-kind "Xenobots" are ...

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A new study reveals corals must be within only a few meters of each other to successfully reproduce, leaving them vulnerable in a warming world. A new study reveals corals must be within only a few ...

Artificial reproduction in fish species encompasses a suite of techniques designed to overcome the limitations of natural spawning. By harnessing hormonal stimulation, controlled environmental ...

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have successfully produced offspring from mice with two fathers and no mother—a first in the world of genetic science. This unprecedented achievement advances ...

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Novel research on the life history of fruit fly sperm demonstrates molecular continuity between the male and female reproductive tracts. Nearly 20 percent of couples in the United States fail to ...