The larva of the sleeping chironomid, Polypedilum vanderplanki–a mosquito-like insect that inhabits semi-arid areas of Africa–is well known for being able to come back to life after being nearly ...
Disc desiccation occurs when the tissues of the discs between the vertebrae become dehydrated. They may heal on their own, but sometimes people require surgery to treat the condition. The spine is ...