In the introduction to his latest book, renowned naturalist George Schaller describes the evolving role of the field biologist through the lens of his experiences with Himalayan wildlife.
In the introduction to his latest book, renowned naturalist George Schaller describes the evolving role of the field biologist through the lens of his experiences with Himalayan wildlife.
| December 1, 2012
Meet some of the people featured in the December 2012 issue of The Scientist.
Certain immune cells keep adipose tissue in check by helping to define normal and abnormal physiological states.
A hormone called jasmonate mediates plants' responses to touch and can boost defenses against pests.
A precision microfluidic system enables single-cell analysis of growth and division.
The role of field biologists is changing as conservation biology evolves and ecological challenges mount.
Puerto Rican businesses and residents come together to support the genomic sequencing of the island’s only native parrot species, hoping to help protect the endangered bird.
A graduate student rediscovers a snail species officially declared extinct in 2000.
Three patents on transgenic apes in the European Union will be challenged by animal rights activists.
Misfolded α-synuclein proteins promote the spread of Parkinson’s pathology in mouse brains.