Biology Research is getting to the root of climate change with bigger, deeper plant roots July 12, 2019
Genetics Scientists transform Type A blood to universal donor blood using enzyme treatment June 21, 2019
Genetics Bacteria steal genetic material from predator viruses using Spam gene May 10, 2019 - Updated on July 25, 2019
Biology Russian researchers extract liquid blood from frozen 42,000-year-old foal — plan to clone it April 18, 2019
Genetics Game of Thrones inbreeding: odds are stacked against Jon and Dany having a healthy baby April 15, 2019
Genetics Scientists use CRISPR to breed albino anole lizards, finally extending the powerful tool to reptiles April 2, 2019
Animals The ‘forager gene’ of humans and fruit flies works in practically the same way February 20, 2019
Genetics DNA testing is becoming more popular — but how does it really work? February 5, 2019 - Updated on February 6, 2019
Genetics Scientists turn blood cells into neural stem cells, opening door for new regenerative therapies December 26, 2018
Biology Research identifies a gene that makes our brains (and those of primates) unique December 10, 2018
Biology China pulls the plug on rogue scientist who genetically modified twin human babies November 29, 2018 - Updated on November 30, 2018
Anthropology More evidence shows that Neanderthals and early humans interbred — multiple times November 26, 2018
Genetics Coffee or tea? The answer might lie in your genes November 16, 2018 - Updated on February 7, 2019
Animals New project aims to map the DNA of every animal, plant and fungus November 2, 2018 - Updated on November 5, 2018
Genetics MDMA or ‘ecstasy’ makes octopuses more social, too September 20, 2018 - Updated on May 7, 2021
Biology Extinct cave bear DNA pops up in modern brown bears August 27, 2018 - Updated on February 15, 2019
Biology Foxy genes: Scientists map red fox genes associated with wild or tame behavior August 6, 2018 - Updated on April 20, 2023
Biology A lung-healing protein could be the reason why men recover from flu faster than women August 1, 2018
Animals Roman fish salting workshops reveal two whale species lost from the Mediterranean July 11, 2018
Biology Scientists find 22,000 year-old giant panda belonging to a distinct long-lost lineage June 18, 2018