In an upcoming hearing, the US Supreme Court will decide on whether police can take DNA samples from suspects who have not been convicted.
In an upcoming hearing, the US Supreme Court will decide on whether police can take DNA samples from suspects who have not been convicted.
A study suggests that some mouse models do not accurately mimic human molecular mechanisms of inflammatory response, but other mouse strains may fare better.
A small insect-eating animal is the common ancestor of whales, elephants, dogs, and humans.
Protein aggregates in the brains of some people with dementia or motor neuron disease have a surprising origin.
Harvard geneticists and anthropologists challenge the work of two economists who say there’s a link between genetic diversity and wealth.
Researchers pinpoint a gene marker for neurons sensitive to gentle touch such as grooming.
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With the launch of a new peer-reviewed journal, can cryptozoology emerge from the shadows to be taken seriously by the mainstream scientific community?
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