An evolutionary biologist’s posthumous publication restores the peppered moth to its iconic status as a textbook example of evolution.
An evolutionary biologist’s posthumous publication restores the peppered moth to its iconic status as a textbook example of evolution.
An anthropologist and a herpetologist join forces to reveal the complex shared evolutionary and ecological history of pythons and primates.
A mutated feline receptor for sweet tastes explains why cats don’t love sugar but do dig mushrooms.
The story of a group of high school students who, with the help of a Rockefeller University researcher, conducted and published studies on the biological provenance of sushi and teas from around New York City.
The mother of disabled twins doggedly pursued the root of her children's illness and found it in their genome profiles.
Epigenetic perturbations could jump-start heritable variation.
Dried plant specimens reveal the origin of an insect pest that has spread throughout Europe.
When it comes to studying cephalopod brains and behavior, it helps to have a philosopher around.
Motivated by a career-ending ligament tear, a former NFL player starts a company to test athletes' genetic predispositions to common sports injuries.
A young botanist pays tribute to his mentor by naming a newly discovered, rare species in his honor.