When and how those decisions are made are fundamentally unanswered questions in sponge reproduction. Here we review the diversity of vertical transmission modes existent in the entire phylum Porifera ...

Brite, Skura Style, Sponge Daddy, Sponge Mommy, and others to find out which sponges made doing dishes easier and, in some ...

The birth control or contraceptive sponge is a polyurethane disc soaked in spermicide. It’s designed to be inserted deep into the vaginal canal ahead of penis-in-vagina sex to prevent pregnancy.

Kitchen sponges are the unsung heroes of our culinary spaces. From wiping countertops to scrubbing away stubborn stains, they do the heavy lifting to help us maintain hygiene and present a spotless ...

Colorful organisms collect on autonomous reef monitoring stuctures (ARMS). Stelletta hokuwanawana is among the 10 species of newly discovered marine sponge.

The cold-seep sponge holobionts are attracting growing attention in recent years. In this study, we utilized 16S rRNA amplicons to characterize the bacterial communities of six deep-sea sponge species ...

Detecting danger is key to the survival and success of all species. Animal nervous and immune systems cooperate to optimize danger detection. Preceding studies have highlighted the benefits of ...

The department of biological sciences offers a selection of versatile degree options that build a strong foundation in natural sciences and prepare students to for entry level science careers, ...