Social mammals are wildly diverse, given that they can be found across all habitats and species. However, a new line of ...

If your child wakes up scratching their bottom at night, pay close attention - that persistent nighttime itching is the most common sign of pinworms. This itch, often worse after bedtime, can mean ...

Chemotherapy remains one of the most powerful tools in the fight against cancer, yet it often comes with significant ...

Chemotherapy saves lives but often leaves patients with nerve damage, causing pain, weakness, and even seizures. Using tiny roundworms as a model, researchers found that sildenafil citrate and a new ...

Volcanic landscapes look hostile to life, yet some worms are not just surviving in these extremes, they are flourishing. From deep-sea vents that should boil flesh to toxic volcanic soils on land, ...

Earthworms could become unexpected allies in the global fight against antibiotic resistance by helping farmers turn manure into safer, high-value organic fertilizer through a process called ...

An invasive Asian earthworm is causing environmental damage, and officials are taking notice of its presence in Michigan. "Michigan State University Extension is beginning to receive sporadic reports ...

(Beyond Pesticides, November 4, 2025) A study of earthworms published in Environmental Science & Technology highlights how chemical mixtures can have both synergistic and species-specific effects, ...

Scientists have known for decades that many animals use the Earth's magnetic field for navigation. It's less clear how they do it. A new study suggests earthworms may be a good way to figure it out.

Most earthworms in Pennsylvania are not native and were introduced from Europe, often via soil used as ballast in early ships. While beneficial for gardens and lawns, these introduced earthworms can ...