White, brown, or a mixture of colors? While one could certainly debate the merits of one type over another, the user ...

Shell colour variation in mollusks is a multifaceted trait governed by complex genetic mechanisms that orchestrate pigment biosynthesis, tissue differentiation and biomineralisation. Studies indicate ...

The blush of a lobster¿s shell during cooking is extraordinary by any measure. Exactly why the shift from purplish-blue to fiery crimson occurs has long eluded explanation. But new research is at last ...

Here’s the key to what makes brown eggs more expensive than white: “The brown egg layers need to have more nutrients and ...

Have you ever wondered why chicken eggs can be different colors? While most eggs are white or brown, they also come in colors like cream, pink, blue and green. In addition — and this is no “yolk” — ...

If you eat chicken eggs, you probably have a shell color preference for reasons you can’t explain. Some people only buy brown eggs because they believe they’re “healthier” or more “natural” than white ...

With lobster shell disease moving up the East Coast toward Maine—now observing Maine Lobster Month—a new video from the world's largest scientific society focuses on the disease, the chemistry of ...

White and brown eggs mainly differ in shell color due to hen breed. Nutritional value is similar unless enriched. Taste depends on the chicken's feed, not shell color. Brown eggs cost more because of ...