What researchers are learning as they sequence, map, and decode species’ genomes
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What researchers are learning as they sequence, map, and decode species’ genomes
Record fish die-offs in the Midwest call for a fresh look at how humans are disrupting the planet’s essential water cycle.
Swapping chromosomes from one human egg to another could eliminate mitochondrial DNA mutations that cause disease.
Bees, sheep, and chimps are just a few of the animals known to self-medicate. Can they teach us about maintaining our own health?
Remote sensing helps control an invasive giant weed that threatens ecosystems and border security.
A brewmaster is creating a signature concoction using yeast found in his facial hair.
Scientists unravel the confusing molecular biology behind a fruit fly’s reliance on a single type of cactus.
Researchers show that DNA supercoils are dynamic structures that can “hop” long distances, a phenomenon that could affect gene regulation.
Researchers monitor the movement of the Pacific’s largest predators and share the information with the world in real time.