A research group led by Associate Professor Tetsuya Muramoto from the Faculty of Science, Toho University, has established a CRISPR genome editing technique that enables comparative analysis of the ...

A Redditor posted photos of a dark, glossy substance taking over their front lawn and asked the r/gardening community for help. "What is black slime that is growing on my front lawn and how do I get ...

Occurred on January 16, 2022 / Dohr, Germany Info from Licensor: "The invasion of a slime mold on a mushroom: a fascinating spectacle of nature in the Eifel region Myxomycetes, also known as slime ...

IMC Toys brings new play experiences ahead of the new year by launching Breakeez Macaron. This sweet, squishy toy line elevates sensory fun by combining slime, miniature collectibles, and new unboxing ...

Mold can ruin even the nicest of carpets. Carpet mold spreads when airborne mold spores meet a damp patch of carpet, and it quickly multiplies from there. Mold can have long-term health risks too, ...

Japanese researchers found slime mold secretes organic compounds that repel parasitic nematodes from plant roots without harming soil fertility. Root-knot nematodes cause widespread damage to various ...

Mireta wants to translate slime mold’s superpowers into algorithms that might help improve transit times, alleviate congestion, and more. It is a yellow blob with no brain, yet some researchers ...

Root-knot nematodes (RKNs) are worm-like parasites of the genus Meloidogyne that are found in many parts of the world. They attack the roots of plants, causing them to wilt and eventually die. It is ...

DEAR NEIL: What is this? It appeared in four patches 4 to 10 inches in diameter almost overnight. It gives off a chocolate-colored dust when disturbed. What should I do about it?

Through the looking glass: Artist Stephanie Rentschler recently unveiled SlimeMoldCrypt, an interactive installation where art meets science by using biology to generate stronger encryption keys.