Infographic: Resurrecting Ancient Proteins
Amber Dance | Jul 1, 2018
Learn the basic steps researchers take when reconstructing proteins from the past and how these biomolecules can inform engineering projects.
Original North American Dogs Descended From Siberian Populations
Original North American Dogs Descended From Siberian Populations
European settlers likely wiped out these ancient dogs, but the animals seem to have left a lasting legacy in a transmissible canine cancer.
European settlers likely wiped out these ancient dogs, but the animals seem to have left a lasting legacy in a transmissible canine cancer.
Scientists Bring Ancient Proteins Back to Life
Amber Dance | Jul 1, 2018
Researchers are resurrecting proteins from millions of years ago to understand evolution and lay the groundwork for bioengineering custom molecules.
“Carolina Butcher” Prowled Triassic North America
Bob Grant | Mar 20, 2015
Researchers find the oldest and largest crocodile relative yet discovered.
Genome Digest
Jenny Rood | Jan 12, 2015
What researchers are learning as they sequence, map, and decode species’ genomes
Early Animals Oxygenated Oceans
Bob Grant | Mar 11, 2014
Researchers suggest that ancient animal species helped oxygenate Earth’s oceans, paving the way for complex life forms to evolve.