The International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University reveals its list of the top 10 new species of 2012.
The International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University reveals its list of the top 10 new species of 2012.
Researchers discover a microbe living at -15°C, the coldest temperature ever reported for bacterial growth, giving hope to the search for life elsewhere in the cosmos.
Researchers find that reducing mitochondrial protein production in some animals can increase lifespan by activating a protective stress response.
The activity of one type of immune cell helps regrow the limbs of amputated salamanders.
The essential nutrient can kill drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis by producing oxidative radicals that damage DNA.
Viruses that attack bacteria may be an important component of our gut microbiota.
The Asian harlequin ladybird carries a biological weapon to wipe out competing species.
A sequencing study suggests that some genes have evolved in parallel in humans and their canine companions, likely as a result of shared selection pressures.
The cost of DNA sequencing has gotten more expensive for the first time since records have been kept.
Some geneticists are skeptical of a project that will analyze the DNA of high-IQ individuals to identify genetic variants related to intelligence.