Every cell of the deadly Plasmodium falciparum parasite, the organism that causes malaria, contains a tiny compartment full ...

Reptiles do not pee like humans - they release solid waste filled with uric acid crystal spheres that save water and protect ...

Many reptiles excrete solid uric acid crystals instead of liquid urine, a water-saving adaptation that could hold clues for human medicine. If you’ve never cared for a reptile, you might be surprised ...

Reptiles release solid crystals instead of liquid waste. This clever survival trick may lead to new treatments for gout and kidney stones.

Scientists create microscopic DNA' flower robots' that can deliver drugs, heal wounds and even clean the planet. Researchers at the University of North Carolina have built what they call "DNA flowers, ...

Researchers describe a method to fabricate single-crystal vases several microns in size. The molecules spontaneously grow into the structures after drop-casting. This work may allow new experiments in ...

Scientists created shapeshifting DNA robots that react to acidity, opening paths to smart drug delivery, pollution cleanup, ...

Researchers at the University of North Carolina have created microscopic soft robots shaped like flowers that can change ...

After an asteroid struck Finland long ago, microscopic life colonized the impact site within a few million years, new research reveals.