Larger spores of a deadly fungal pathogen cause more virulent infections in mice
Larger spores of a deadly fungal pathogen cause more virulent infections in mice
A new study finds that Stephen J. Gould's criticisms of another scientist's data were misplaced, and the eminent biologist and historian succumbed to data bias himself
New estimates of human mutation suggest that each of us harbor approximately 60 novel genetic mutations
Drug therapies tailored to the DNA profiles of individual patients could change the face of medicine, but such treatments aren't commonly used in the clinic
Legal battles over gene patents and uncooperative patent holders threaten the widespread implementation of personalized medicine
The more closely related two species are, the more they're apt to drive one another to extinction
University College London researcher Mike Taylor recounts the discovery of a new dinosaur with unusually powerful thigh muscles. Read the full story.
The Scientist covered some of the events that made this year's festival memorable
Researchers reveal several new viruses lurking in healthy hives