The National Institutes of Health reveals a controversial plan to regulate the funding of H5N1 research.
The National Institutes of Health reveals a controversial plan to regulate the funding of H5N1 research.
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.
Can emulating our early human ancestors make us healthier?
The role of field biologists is changing as conservation biology evolves and ecological challenges mount.
A new show at New York’s Museum of Art and Design celebrates olfaction and the science behind modern perfume making.
Human cytomegalovirus fixes its broken DNA by exclusively co-opting its host’s repair proteins.
Autism researchers are testing the ability of whipworm eggs to treat autism in a new clinical trial.
A deadly Ebola virus can spread from pigs to monkeys without direct contact, pointing to pig farms as a possible contributor to outbreaks.