Snails seem like slow, unassuming animals until you meet the cone snail. This mollusk packs a punch as one of the most ...

The ability to regenerate lost body parts has long captured human fascination. Many creatures out in nature can perform feats of repair that far surpass our own abilities. For example, salamanders can ...

From a little garden in New Zealand, comes a lonely snail looking for love. Ned is ying to another mollusc’s yang, but finding a match for him has become a nationwide effort. That is because Ned’s ...

Golden apple snails and humans have similar eyes with related structures. Understanding how the snails can regrow them could help scientists heal human eyes. Alice Accorsi, UC Davis At first glance, ...

Snails can be a real nuisance in the garden, sometimes munching their way through plants and vegetables at an alarming rate. However, they are usually relatively easy to deal with, and the vast ...

Research suggests snail mucin may offer benefits for wound healing, certain skin conditions, and reducing signs of skin aging, as well as anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Although research ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This object is part of the Education ...

A woman visiting a local beach was walking along the tide admiring shells when she picked up one that could have had deadly repercussions. Sharing her story on TikTok, the woman shows herself finding ...