developmental biology, evolution

Diana Kwon | May 1, 2017 | 2 min read

The 19th century biologist’s drawings, tainted by scandal, helped bolster, then later dismiss, his biogenetic law.

Bob Grant | May 12, 2015 | 2 min read

Researchers tweak gene expression in chicken embryos that may have been crucial to the evolutionary transition from dinosaur noses to bird bills.

The Scientist | Oct 1, 2014 | 2 min read

October 2014's selection of notable quotes

Jyoti Madhusoodanan | Aug 12, 2014 | 1 min read

Hemocytes can form neurons in adult crayfish, a study shows.

Tracy Vence | Aug 19, 2013 | 1 min read

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

Hayley Dunning | Oct 1, 2012 | 4 min read

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

Sabrina Richards | May 7, 2012 | 1 min read

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

Jef Akst | Oct 17, 2011 | 5 min read

A round-up of recent discoveries in behavior research

Darlene Francis and Daniela Kaufer | Oct 1, 2011 | 3 min read

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

Richard P. Grant | Feb 1, 2011 | 2 min read

Editor's choice in developmental biology