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The “mother of plant virology and serology,” Helen Purdy Beale, developed techniques to understand the nature of viruses that went unappreciated for decades.

A study of bumble bees exposed to levels of radiation equivalent to those existing in Chernobyl hotspots shows that the insects’ reproduction takes a hit.

The thicker the flower petals’ cuticle, the more fragrance compounds the plant releases, according to a recent study.

This year has started out in a fashion that is sadly similar to the way 2020 unspooled. But the steady pace of scientific discovery helps maintain our sense of hope.

The University of California, Davis, professor is a pioneer in teasing apart the changes in gene expression that drive root development.

Bacteria-infecting viruses affect the composition and behavior of microbes in the mammalian gut—and perhaps influence human biology.

Novel technologies establish a new paradigm for global coral reef restoration, with in situ spawning of mature, environmentally resilient corals in five years instead of decades.

An experimental study explores how plant communities may be affected by future declines in invertebrate populations.

The mysterious DNA sequences appear to help bacterial cells spot when they’ve been infected with viruses—and prompt those cells to self-destruct.

A volunteer nature guide teamed up with researchers to discover a unique reproductive role for one vine’s leaves.

Academic mentors are not necessarily natural managers. Their graduate students often bear the brunt of this shortcoming.

Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine is less effective at preventing COVID-19 than other approved vaccines are, but experts say it could still be an important tool in curbing the pandemic.