An analysis of the contours of more than 600 kids’ brains points to links between cerebral surface area and heritability in regions of the brain important in cognition.  

The study of evolution requires consideration of organisms’ microbiomes.

The blue lagoons of the Cuatro Ciénegas Basin provide a glimpse into the planet’s ancient past.

The discovery that the adenosine derivative aids self-replication adds weight to the theory that life on Earth originated from a mixture of RNA molecules.

When different archaeal species mate, their CRISPR systems interact in ways that may influence their evolution.

All life on Earth uses a genetic code based on four nucleotides. Now, scientists have created one with eight.

Nearly 50 years after its development, only a handful of creatures have passed the self-awareness exam. A new attempt with fish highlights a debate over the test’s use and meaning.

Certain adaptations identified in the fish’s DNA linked to wound healing, cancer protection, and a long life.

A clock constructed of rDNA methylation sites can estimate both chronological and biological age across species.