Research into the intestinal cells of Burmese pythons has revealed the existence of a previously unknown cell type, ...

The particles in the cells' crypts, the researchers determined, are excess to the snake's requirements once it has extracted all it needs from the completely dissolved bones. The purpose of the ...

A newly discovered cell helps pythons digest entire skeletons—and might be present in other bone-eating predators, too.

Since pythons are invasive and plentiful, you don't need a license or permit to hunt them in Florida. Hunting them in Florida is encouraged because Burmese pythons have very few predators.

The study used an innovative "blood vessel on-a-chip" model developed by Christopher Chen, M.D., Ph.D., and his team from ...

Reactive low blood sugar can occur a few hours after a meal, and an overproduction of insulin causes reactive low blood sugar, which could mean that a person is at risk of developing diabetes.

When it comes to unwelcome guests, an 18-foot Burmese python is as big as they come. The snake is native to Southeast Asia, but it's found a real home in south Florida's Everglades. IAN BARTOSZEK ...

Quest Diagnostics will work on a blood test for cancer risk it says may help identify people who could benefit from more frequent screenings using technology developed at the MD Anderson Cancer ...

Dr Sabine Donnai, the CEO of the Viavi longevity clinic in London, says the fact that microplastics can cross the blood-brain barrier, accumulating in brain tissue, is a cause for concern.

Thrombocytopenia, or a low platelet count, can impair blood clotting, potentially leading to severe bleeding from wounds. Underlying health conditions like autoimmune diseases and cancers, as well ...

Folic acid is a synthetic form of vitamin B9 that's often added to fortified foods and used in supplements. Learn about its benefits and sources, your risk of deficiency, and more.

Many know him as “the yoink guy” because that’s what he says when reaching for a venomous water moccasin, harmless gecko or deadly python. Here's a little bit about Garrett Galvin, how he’s used ...