However, the researchers didn't find any evidence of zombie worms that are crucial to decompose the bones of the deceased ...

They’re like living feather dusters whose mouths can see you coming. The simplest animal eyes consist of light-sensitive ...

When researchers lowered whale bones into the deep ocean, they expected zombie worms to quickly move in. Instead, after 10 ...

A ribbon worm kept in a laboratory aquarium for decades has turned out to be the oldest known example of its kind. Its age, ...

As you tend to your garden this summer, there's a creepy, crawly creature to be on the lookout for: an invasive worm that moves like a snake, thrashes around, jumps into the air and will even shed its ...

It might be Shark Week, but sharks aren't the only hammerheads to watch out for this summer. An invasive worm that packs the poisonous power of a puffer fish and the slithering stamina of a snake has ...

WILDWOOD, N.J. (WPVI) -- On a picture-perfect beach day in Wildwood, plenty of people were keeping their eyes peeled for worms. "Worm slash little eel things. They looked like little eels," said ...

Hammerhead flatworms — an invasive pest that looks like a cross between a hammerhead shark and a leech — have been spotted in the Washington, D.C., area and across the United States. Experts say the ...

Worms are not a staple food in Western cultures, but can be a common food choice in other cultures. Worms can be a good source of protein and various vitamins and minerals, including iron and zinc.

“Rope worms” may simply be shed pieces of intestinal mucus. Mucus can be more common with certain health conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer. While some people believe ...

When you first meet Moises Velasquez-Manoff, the first thing you notice is his hair — or the lack of it. He's completely bald. "At age 11, I developed this condition, called alopecia areata, where I ...