BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) researchers are close to unraveling intricate cellular pathways that control molting in blue crabs. The discoveries could revolutionize the ...

The exoskeleton of a crab provides many benefits for the animal, including structural support and protection from predators and injury. The downside of having an exoskeleton is that it restricts the ...

Arthropods, including insects, spiders, and crustaceans, are covered by a hard exoskeleton that protects their soft innards and helps them get around. Molting, or shedding this shell, is necessary for ...