In a fruit fly, nerve cells that detect limb movement are silenced when the insect walks or grooms. This on-off switch may help the nervous system to shift between two states: one helps keep the body ...

New research is shining a light on one of genetics' enduring puzzles—how the workings of the so-called "selfish gene" could ...

Rosemary has been used for centuries to enhance wellbeing and has recently seen a surge in popularity in France. It comes at ...

Burning a 50p herb could help banish flies from your home. Experts say it could also help with air purity and creating a ...