A microscope image of the intertidal flatworm Procerodes littoralis. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...

Tapeworms (cestodes) are flat worms with segmented bodies that infiltrate the intestines ... and a deterioration of the ...

Nikon's annual Small World competition showcases images of a world that humans can't usually see, as captured through the lens of a microscope. Each year, rigorous science and dazzling artistry ...

Microscopic battles rage around, on and in us at all times, and the microbial combatants use far more exciting weapons than we might realize. Scientists have now observed a bacterium that attacks ...

Human cells make up only 43% of the body's total cell count. The rest are microscopic colonists. Understanding this hidden half of ourselves - our microbiome - is rapidly transforming ...

It takes some searching, but he comes up with one more: "And this is a flatworm, in Platyhelminthes ... which they fire like microscopic darts to stun prey. I extend a finger as an anemone ...

Considering taking supplements to treat microscopic colitis? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of microscopic colitis. Follow the links to read common ...

The chief focus is on microscopic invertebrates of the interstitial and planktonic ... systematics of typhloplanoid flatworms; and structure of the neuromuscular system of neomeniomorph molluscs.

We’ve all likely seen the amazing images possible with a scanning electron microscope. An SEM can yield remarkably detailed 3D images of the tiniest structures, and they can be invaluable tools ...

A microscopic handbag "smaller than a grain of salt" has been sold for $63,750 (£50,569) at auction. A microscope is needed to view the bag's design, with the tiny object measuring 657 x 222 x ...

Started in 1975, the contest celebrates the beauty of images taken through a light microscope. Scientists and hobbyists alike enter, and the winner receives a $3,000 prize. This year, the ...