Halalaimus is a microscopic nematode genus commonly found in sediment on the seafloor. It lives 1–5 cm below the sediment surface and grazes on bacteria or organic materials in the sediment. It does ...

A collection of hardy micro-animals named tardigrades could be "frozen in time" on the moon having survived a crash. The tiny creatures, among the toughest species on earth, were on the Israeli ...

A Hawaiian monk seal entangled in ghost gear rests on a beach with her pup. NOAA, NMFS permit 932-1905 The Mediterranean Sea is one of the most impacted seas in the world by plastic debris. It is ...

Micro-animals water bears can turn to glass when they dry out, to stop their bodies falling apart from a lack of water. The tardigrade, or water bear, is almost invisible to the naked eye with a ...

Owners of a small animal rescue group in Kent are delighted to have seen their idea for a new national cat chipping program come to fruition. Pet owners in England must have their cats microchipped ...

The field of radiation dosimetry in small animal models is central to advancing biomedical research and radiopharmaceutical development. Accurate dosimetry ensures that the radiation absorbed by ...

Positron emission tomography (PET) has emerged as an indispensable tool in small animal imaging, bridging the gap between basic research and clinical applications. By utilising radiotracers, PET ...