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Researchers aim to unravel the molecular mechanisms by which a single genotype gives rise to diverse castes in eusocial organisms.

Researchers are working to automate the arduous task of identifying—and amending—mislabeled sequences in genetic databases.

An analysis of stored samples shows that H7N9 precursor H9N2, a virus widespread in chickens, has shown increased fitness in recent years.

A review of The Scientist’s 2014 special issues, highlighting trending areas of research across the life sciences

A conversation with arXiv founder Paul Ginsparg

Ebola, MERS, and enterovirus D68; polio eradication efforts; new regulations on potentially dangerous research

In 2014, new research findings and guidelines brought increased attention to biological differences between males and females.

The Scientist’s standout videos and slideshows of the year

A look back at the latest microbes, plants, and animals to have secured a spot in science’s known tree of life in 2014

This year in life science was marked by paltry federal funding increases, revelations of sequence contamination, and onerous regulations.

From artificial chromosomes to mind-controlled gene expression, scientists pushed the boundaries of manipulating biology this year.

The stem cell that never was; post-publication peer review website faces legal trouble; biosecurity breaches at federal labs