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Ho Yan Yeung, PhD, first author on the study (left) and Thomas Koch, PhD, also an author on the study (right) examine a freshly-collected batch of cone snails. Image credit: Safavi Lab. Scientists are ...

Snail mucin, or snail secretion filtrate, is a popular skin care ingredient with several potential benefits. It can help hydrate the skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and speed up wound ...

Explore the fascinating structure of snail teeth, known as the radula, under the microscope.

Our rainy spring weather has been great for our gardens — but may also have encouraged some unwelcome garden visitors, including snails and slugs. Snails and slugs are similar in structure and biology ...