Urea is considered a possible key molecule in the origin of life. ETH researchers have discovered a previously unknown way in which this building block can form spontaneously on aqueous surfaces ...

Reactor on the edge of a droplet Signorell's team studied tiny water droplets such as those found in sea spray and fine mist. The researchers observed that urea can form spontaneously from carbon ...

Insect-based feed offers a sustainable solution to reduce environmental impact and combat antimicrobial resistance in livestock production.

The National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation, the leading patient advocacy group for people affected by urea cycle disorders (UCDs), today announced the launch of a two-year national project to ...

CAMP4 Therapeutics announced promising results from its SYNGAP1 and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCDs) programs at the 28th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy.

In this editorial, the authors describe the foundations of an N-of-1 gene-editing study to treat an infant with a urea-cycle disorder.

Urea may be the underrated MVP your skin needs. Here’s what to know about urea and the best brands that use it including Cerave, La Roche-Posay and more.

The film "Insects" explores the vast diversity and significance of insects in our ecosystem. It highlights their incredible numbers, unique physical characteristics, and various life cycles ...

So, what makes these insects so skilled at withstanding submersion and staying put in low-oxygen burrows? It all comes down to how insects breathe. How do insects breathe?

An Indiana University School of Medicine physician scientist is making strides in understanding the molecular origins of fatty liver disease, a leading cause of liver failure in the United States.

Two separate cicada broods will emerge this year, bringing "trillions" to 17 states. Before they hit your state, here's the insect's lifecycle.