evolution, developmental biology

Pseudomonas aeruginosa gather swarming speed at the expense of their ability to form biofilms in an experimental evolution setup.

Laboratory-raised populations of dung beetles reveal a mother's extragenetic influence on the physiques of her sons.

Human-specific duplications of a gene involved in brain development may have contributed to our species’ unique intelligence.

A round-up of recent discoveries in behavior research

Researchers studying differences in how individuals respond to stress are finding that genes are malleable and environments can be deterministic.

Editor's choice in developmental biology