Elizabeth Devitt

When doctors for people and those for animals share their expertise, they can discover new ways to take better medical care of all species.

Scientists mix research with underwater adventure as they search the oceans for new chemicals to treat infections, cancer and more.

Scientists who watch out for diseases in wild animals also can play a role in keeping people from getting sick.

Long-lasting pollutants may threaten marine mammals and human health. To find those pollutants, scientists are sampling blubber, then running the fatty material through new types of tests.

Spiral wounds on dead seals led experts to blame boat propellers. But cameras exposed another source: One seal species was killing another.

A false “dinner bell” can safely distract hungry whales from stealing fish from commercial fishing lines, new research shows.