Carpenter ants are not squeamish when it comes to caring for the wounded. To minimize the risk of infection, the insects ...

Ants in Florida perform life-saving surgery on their peers, scientists have discovered. They are only the second animal in the world known to do this — along with humans. The researchers found that ...

Limb amputations are performed by surgeons when a traumatic injury such as a wound from war or a vehicle accident causes major tissue destruction or in instances of serious infection or disease. But ...

Carpenter ants are not squeamish when it comes to caring for the wounded. To minimise the risk of infection, the insects ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Humans are not the only animal species that tries to heal wounds ...

Until the discovery of antibiotic medicine last century, doctors frequently performed amputations to save the life of a patient with an infected wound. But humans aren’t the only animal to perform ...

WASHINGTON — Limb amputations are performed by surgeons when a traumatic injury such as a wound from war or a vehicle accident causes major tissue destruction or in instances of serious infection or ...

“Some of them are just beautiful, a kind of citronella-y smell,” Ksepka said. “Others create a stinky, blue cheese smell, or ...