Mouse findings suggest the microbe's unique tumor-targeting ability could open a new avenue for cancer treatment.

Scientists test a new approach to protecting frogs from the deadly fungal pathogen Jennifer Zoon For decades, scientists have wondered whether the key to saving frogs from the deadly chytrid fungus ...

Long before winter seals the forest under ice, certain frogs begin preparing for a transformation that defies basic biology. The wood frog (Rana sylvatica), along with a few treefrog species like the ...

Meet the lemur leaf frog! These attractive amphibians — best known for their big, beautiful eyes — are critically endangered. The good news? Reptile Discovery Center keepers at the Smithsonian’s ...

"Their ability to live high in the canopy and only descend to breed shows an impressive niche specialization." ...

Scientists have identified the protein that helps poison dart frogs safely accumulate their namesake toxins, according to a study published today in eLife. The findings solve a long-standing ...

Man, how much easier would high school biology have been with the glassfrog? Instead of having to dissect a dead animal, you could have just peered through its naturally transparent belly. It’s ...

Some harlequin frogs have lost their poison—and their ability to defend themselves. Scientists are on the case.

The marsh frog is gaining ground in the Netherlands, which is bad news for native frogs. Biology students from the IBL and Naturalis, together with RAVON (Reptiles Amphibians Fish Research Netherlands ...

If you were one of those folks who didn’t really like to cut into frogs in biology class, you can easily relate with this software: V-Frog, virtual-reality-based frog dissection software. V-Frog ...

Even though we humans can’t safely gather right now, frogs and toads can. And they certainly are. With the arrival of spring, these vocal amphibians are out and about, calling to attract mates and ...