How do leeches find their hosts? We explore how leeches sense heat, chemicals, and movements in their environments.

Scientists studying the clonal raider ant have now discovered how this works: each neuron activates one odor gene while ...

Chronic pain affects nearly 50 million Americans, yet new research reveals the brain may have an internal switch that can turn it down.

Acute or short-lived pain, despite its bad reputation, is usually a lifesaver. It acts as a transient negative sensory ...

Wombat noses and whiskers don't just make them adorable. Both are unique sensory organs essential for navigation, foraging ...