Advertisement
BD Biosciences
BD Biosciences

The Scientist

» conservation, evolution and microbiology

Most Recent

image: Killer Kittens

Killer Kittens

By | January 31, 2013

Domestic cats kill billions of birds and mammals every year, making them a top threat to US wildlife.

1 Comment

image: Dogs Adapted to Agriculture

Dogs Adapted to Agriculture

By | January 23, 2013

As wolves became domesticated, their genes adapted to a starch-rich diet of human leftovers.

5 Comments

image: Something Fishy Going On?

Something Fishy Going On?

By | January 10, 2013

Fisheries scientists allege that an official wanted to abolish their department because their research contradicted the findings of other agencies.

3 Comments

image: Predator-Savvy Shark Embryos

Predator-Savvy Shark Embryos

By | January 10, 2013

Bamboo sharks still developing in their egg cases respond to a predator presence by ceasing movement and even breathing.

0 Comments

image: Deep Reef

Deep Reef

By | January 4, 2013

Scientists discover coral reef off the coast of Australia thriving at a record 125 meters (410 feet) below the surface.

0 Comments

image: Evolutionary Biologist Dies

Evolutionary Biologist Dies

By | January 2, 2013

Carl Woese, the discoverer of the third domain of life, has passed away at age 84.

0 Comments

image: The Soil Microbiome

The Soil Microbiome

By | January 1, 2013

There's a lot more than dirt to the soil in which plants grow.

0 Comments

image: Bacterial Sacrifice

Bacterial Sacrifice

By | January 1, 2013

Patterns of cell death aid in the formation of beneficial wrinkles during the development of bacterial biofilms.

1 Comment

image: Book Excerpt from The Dawn of the Deed

Book Excerpt from The Dawn of the Deed

By | January 1, 2013

In the final chapter of his book on the origins of vertebrate sex, author and paleontologist John Long pays homage to the humble placoderm, which got the erotic ball rolling.

0 Comments

image: Cleansing the Clinic

Cleansing the Clinic

By | January 1, 2013

Scientists set up a stakeout to track the movements of microbes around a new hospital.

2 Comments

Follow The Scientist

icon-facebook icon-linkedin icon-twitter icon-vimeo icon-youtube
Advertisement
ORFLO
ORFLO

Stay Connected with The Scientist

  • icon-facebook The Scientist Magazine
  • icon-facebook The Scientist Careers
  • icon-facebook Neuroscience Research Techniques
  • icon-facebook Genetic Research Techniques
  • icon-facebook Cell Culture Techniques
  • icon-facebook Microbiology and Immunology
  • icon-facebook Cancer Research and Technology
Advertisement
Molecular Devices
Molecular Devices
Life Technologies