Bile acids (BAs) as cholesterol-derived molecules play an essential role in some physiological processes such as nutrient absorption, glucose homeostasis and regulation of energy expenditure. They are ...

Evolution has resulted in the development of both herbivores and carnivores—but how? What type of food did extinct vertebrates eat? And how can we gain insight into the diets of these creatures?

From venomous Adders to basking lizards, our shores host species you might associate with warmer or wilder places. Some of the UK’s reptiles are very rare – but some are common enough that they can be ...

Fear not! Calming aids for amphibians, birds, fish, reptiles, and rodents are readily available. Continue reading to learn more about stress relief for exotic pets! You’ve noticed the bare spots ...

You will be redirected to our submission process. Regulated cell death (RCD) is a pivotal process in human physiology, particularly within the musculoskeletal system, where it ensures proper ...

Homeostasis is the result of variables being regulated such that the internal environment remains stable and fairly constant even though the external environment varies. For example, in humans ...

Crocodiles were rescued on Friday from a house in Sagar district in Madhya Pradesh by forest department officials who were tipped off about the presence of the reptiles by Income Tax personnel ...

If you don't like reptiles, the ball pythons at that reptile birthday party you went to as a kid probably seemed giant. The biggest snake in the world makes a ball python look like a dwarf hamster.

The discovery that RIPK1 deficiency sensitizes the liver to acute injury and hepatocyte apoptosis is based on convincing evidence, highlighting the importance of RIPK1 in maintaining liver homeostasis ...

Venomous snakes bite millions of people worldwide each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to treatment. Venomous snakes bite ...

An alligator-like reptile has found a new home after city staff discovered it had been living in a Toronto residence for over a decade, contrary to the city's bylaws. Toronto Animal Services says it ...