Laboratory-raised populations of dung beetles reveal a mother's extragenetic influence on the physiques of her sons.
Laboratory-raised populations of dung beetles reveal a mother's extragenetic influence on the physiques of her sons.
Epigenetic changes accrued over an organism’s lifetime may leave a permanent heritable mark on the genome, through the help of long noncoding RNAs.
Young entrepreneurs are creating a digital, 3-D encyclopedia of insects that doubles as a free field guide.
Scientists unravel the confusing molecular biology behind a fruit fly’s reliance on a single type of cactus.
Mice raised in isolation from their mothers developed cognitive deficits similar to those of babies raised in orphanages where physical contact is infrequent.
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The brain’s phagocytes follow an ATP bread trail laid down by calcium waves to the site of damage.
Researchers monitor the movement of the Pacific’s largest predators and share the information with the world in real time.
A review of the new book Curious Behavior, which delves into the quirks of human conduct.
A Bill of Rights amendment reaffirming the right to pray could have negative consequences for the teaching of evolution.