A unique organism sighted only once, more than a century ago, could shed light on the evolution of multicellularity—if it ever actually existed.
A unique organism sighted only once, more than a century ago, could shed light on the evolution of multicellularity—if it ever actually existed.
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.
Scientists unravel the confusing molecular biology behind a fruit fly’s reliance on a single type of cactus.
A new study reveals clues to the naked mole-rat’s ability to thrive in underground environments with high levels of carbon dioxide.
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Stem cells collected from younger donors are more effective for transplantation and regenerative medicine than those from older individuals.
The latest news from a long-term study of calorie restriction in rhesus macaques shows better health, but no boost in lifespan, in monkeys who eat less.
A Bill of Rights amendment reaffirming the right to pray could have negative consequences for the teaching of evolution.
The root system of a tree species is genetically different than the leaves of that individual, potentially modifying scientists’ understanding of evolution.