I’ve heard that a single ostrich egg is big enough to make an omelette for a whole family. —Anonymous, N.Y.C. Eight years ago ...

The discovery of ‘ovoid cells’ is transforming our understanding of memory and may pave the way for new treatments for ...

Named for the distinct egg-like shape of their cell body, ovoid cells are present in relatively small numbers within the hippocampus of humans, mice and other animals. Adrienne Kinman, a Ph.D ...

Tech overview video after the break. Like the classic Tippe Top toy, an ovoid shape like this shiny metal egg will stand on its end if it’s spun fast enough. To do this, the team embedded ...

Spring is fast approaching, and that means that Easter, with all its chocolate eggs, roast lamb and bank holidays, is also ...

In their study published in Nature Communications, researchers identified an unusual type of brain cell they named “ovoid neurons” because of their oval, egg-like shape. These cells behave ...

UBC associate professor of cellular and physiological sciences Dr. Mark Cembrowski (left) and PhD student Adrienne Kinman observe ovoid cells active in the hippocampus of a mouse. Disclaimer ...