Stories by Diana Crow

Like hyenas, the ancient canines apparently ate their food bones and all

The finding could help doctors tackle infections in which biofilms are common, such as cystic fibrosis

Computer simulations reveal that a compound found on Saturn’s largest moon may be able to form a freeze-resistant, flexible membrane that could encapsulate cells or organelles

In small numbers a keystone pathogen can still cause destruction

Electron microscopy reveals a meshlike protective layer in the viruses that cause herpes and mononucleosis, among other disorders