Using the nanostructures found on butterfly wings, scientists have developed a simple and inexpensive way to analyze cancerous tissues.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A team of researchers at the University of California, San Diego have discovered a unique way to analyze the extent of fibrosis using butterfly wings. The team ...

The Big Butterfly Count is well underway ... The Red Admiral is found throughout the UK, and its distinctive wings make it easy to spot. But they're not actually a native species - they travel ...

"The big challenge, however ... her team discovered that by placing a biopsy sample on top of a Morpho butterfly wing and viewing it under a standard microscope, they can assess whether a ...