Pattern formation: The paradoxical role of turbulence

The formation of self-organizing molecular patterns in cells is a critical component of many biological processes.…

Lack of guidance may delay a child’s first trip to the dentist

Without a doctor or dentist's guidance, some parents don't follow national recommendations for early dental care…

Duplicate genes help animals resolve sexual conflict

Duplicate copies of a gene shared by male and female fruit flies have evolved to resolve…

Farming crops with rocks to reduce CO2 and improve global food security

Farming crops with crushed rocks could help to improve global food security and reduce the amount…

Electrical implant reduces ‘invisible’ symptoms of man’s spinal cord injury

An experimental treatment that sends electrical currents through the spinal cord has improved 'invisible' yet debilitating…

Fifteen new genes identified that shape our face

Researchers have identified fifteen genes that determine our facial features.

Global grazing lands increasingly vulnerable to a changing climate

A new study shows precipitation variability has increased significantly on 49 percent of the world's grazing…

DNA secrets of how vampire bats became bloodthirsty

New research shows how vampire bats evolved to survive on a diet of blood alone.

France to let wolf packs grow despite angry farmers

The French government announced Monday it will allow the wolf population to grow 40 percent despite…

France to grow wolf packs despite farmers’ anger

The French government announced Monday that it will allow the wolf population to grow 40 percent…