Salinella salve, an organism described as a single layer of cells, ciliated on both inner and outer surfaces and surrounding…
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.
A 10-year-old boy spends his summer vacation helping his chemist dad solve the structure of complicated materials.
Scientists unravel the confusing molecular biology behind a fruit fly’s reliance on a single type of cactus.
The US Department of Agriculture announces a partnership of 10 study sites to help promote long-term research.
Scientists ask the NSF to reconsider a granting mechanism they say could hurt junior faculty.
Canines that chase away seagulls have been helping to reduce the amount of bird droppings, which can carry disease and lead to beach closures.
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