How well do you know your body? For centuries, the human body has been studied in great detail, yet researchers continue to ...

Credit: Mystic Aquarium/Cover Images A baby seal named Chappy who was rescued from the middle of the road in New Haven, Connecticut has sadly passed away despite winning hordes of fans with his brave ...

The seal pup named Chappy who was found in the city streets of New Haven, Connecticut has died. The Mystic Aquarium reflects ...

An aquarium was treating the seal pup for dehydration, malnutrition and other health issues before its condition declined ...

Following a complete necropsy, those at the aquarium found that Chappy's intestines were wrapped around his mesentery, ...

The new surgical approach requires removal of the mesentery—which was reclassified as a new organ following discoveries by Professor Coffey's team and collaborators in 2016. It builds on the ...