By analyzing a collection of 24 genetic variations, researchers are able to predict the hair and eye color of long-dead humans.
The Scientist
Most Recent
The black smoky emission is nearly as important as carbon dioxide in driving global warming.
Researchers identify a chromosome in ants that influences colony social structure and, much like the mammalian Y sex chromosome, doesn’t recombine.
A US federal advisory committee finds that climate change is already impacting the country, and that it’s not about to stop.
Stomachs of flesh-eating flies carry the DNA of animals in remote rainforests.
Scientists show that horizontal transfer of a particular DNA sequence among a diverse range of vertebrates is more widespread than previously believed.
A microfluidic device scans individual C. elegans for abnormal traits and sorts wild-type animals from mutants.
Doctors turn to good microbes to fight disease. Will the same strategy work with crops?
Twenty-first century lab reports will include test results read by a new breed of pathologist.
Old koala pelts from museum collections are helping researchers to learn more about the retroviral invasion that may be endangering the Australian marsupial.
Follow The Scientist
Stay Connected with The Scientist
-
The Scientist Magazine
-
The Scientist Careers
-
Neuroscience Research Techniques
-
Genetic Research Techniques
-
Cell Culture Techniques
-
Microbiology and Immunology
-
Cancer Research and Technology
Current Issue
