How male mosquitoes compensate for having only one X chromosome

Researchers have discovered the master regulator responsible for balancing the expression of X chromosome genes between…

Climate change brings earlier arrival of intense hurricanes

New research has revealed that since the 1980s, Category 4 and 5 hurricanes (maximum wind speed…

Natural GM crops: Grasses take evolutionary shortcut by borrowing genes from their neighbors

Grass may transfer genes from their neighbors in the same way genetically modified crops are made,…

Study shows prior exposure to common virus shields against birth defects and miscarriage

Researchers found that pre-existing immunity to Cytomegalovirus (CMV) can limit its transmission during pregnancy and protect…

Brain is 'rewired' during pregnancy to prepare for motherhood

Researchers have shown that pregnancy hormones ‘rewire’ the brain to prepare mice for motherhood. The findings…

The end of genes: Routine test reveals unique divergence in genetic code

Scientists testing a new method of sequencing single cells have unexpectedly changed our understanding of the…

Groundbreaking study shows defects spreading through diamond faster than the speed of sound

Settling a half century of debate, researchers have discovered that tiny linear defects can propagate through…

AI-driven earthquake forecasting shows promise in trials

A new attempt to predict earthquakes has raised hopes that artificial intelligence could one day be used to…

Plants could worsen air pollution on a warming planet

New research shows that plants such as oak and poplar trees will emit more of a…

Don't feel appreciated by your partner? Relationship interventions can help

When we’re married or in a long-term romantic relationship, we may eventually come to take each…