The velvet worm is pretty cute as invertebrate predators go. A leathery rope of an animal with a fuzzy, velvet-like texture.

A new discovery about the slime ejected by velvet worms could revolutionize sustainable material design, according to a study ...

A protein derived from the Heligmosomoides polygyrus ... which naturally infests the intestines of rodents. These worms have already proven valuable in understanding human worm infections.

A study on velvet worm slime reveals its ability to transform from liquid to fibre and back, thanks to unique proteins. This ...

When comparing the human and worm toolboxes, even though both boxes contain a similar number of items, the human toolbox is equipped to do more complex types of work. The researchers also looked at ...

Let’s take a closer look. As the global population continues to grow, finding sustainable protein sources becomes increasingly critical. With increasing demand on our food systems, insect ...

“Matthew really opened up a new form of epigenetic inheritance,” says Dr. Brent Derry, Eroglu’s supervisor. “He found that amyloids can be inherited, marking a significant discovery in protein-based ...

Chocolate-covered locusts and candy-covered worms make getting your daily dose of protein oh-so sweet. If the thought of consuming insects still makes you queasy, take some time to drink it in ...

In worms and flies, the gene codes for a receptor protein that is activated by an "insulin-like" growth factor. This signaling pathway is analogous to the mammalian insulin pathway.

Reversible protein phosphorylation is a universal process ... into the evolution of signaling networks from yeast, worm and fly to human. The system has been designed to enable the rapid iterative ...