African giant land snails are difficult to curb, because they reproduce quickly and abundantly. A single snail can lay up to 2,500 eggs in a single year. Many species of Partula snails were wiped ...

A team successfully transplanted memories by transferring a form of genetic information called RNA from one snail into another. The snails were trained to develop a defensive reaction. When the ...

What is the Partula snail? Also known as the Polynesian tree snail or niho tree snail, the Partula snail (Partula nodosa) is actually one of several snail species of the genus—all of which are ...

"This is an amazing discovery, an amazing accomplishment." Researchers thrilled after discovering animal thought to be ...

From a visitor from England who visited Calgary on the way to Juneau, I learned about the Banff Springs snails, which live in ...

Apple snails may be beautiful, but they’re anything but harmless. Their quick reproduction rate and ability to damage local ecosystems make them a serious threat to gardens and waterways.