Happy Halloween! They might look ghostly, but white animals are not ghosts. Here's the science behind why some creatures lose ...
Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...
Yet identifying exact molecular culprits for different species is not a simple task. This is because the melanin pigment synthesis and metabolism pathways, which are responsible for most types of ...
A wild animal has been making headlines in Vermont, and it's not just any common animal. It's a rare albino porcupine! The porcupine was spotted crossing a road in North Pomfret in mid-October, and ...
A research team led by scientists from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has developed the most comprehensive genome yet for the North American bison, bringing ...
Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...
A wild animal has been making headlines in Vermont, and it’s not just any common animal. It’s a rare albino porcupine! The porcupine was spotted crossing a road in North Pomfret in mid-October, and ...
Fashion models with albinism are popular, but many people with the condition face exclusion, health problems, and savage ...
A water snake has been rescued from Karnelhat in Chattogram, a week after a pale pink cobra was rescued from Demra in the ...
Discoveries of albino animals have a unique ability to capture the public imagination, often leading to flurries of social media and news coverage. (Think Migaloo, the famous white humpback whale.) It ...