The largest study to date of ancient DNA from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Portugal and Spain)…
In this nematode species, males are needed for reproduction—but not their genes
In 1949, the young biologist Victor Nigon described the reproduction of various species of nematodes, small…
In this nematode species, males are needed for reproduction—but not their genes
In 1949, the young biologist Victor Nigon described the reproduction of various species of nematodes, small…
Study uncovers genetic switches that control process of whole-body regeneration
When it comes to regeneration, some animals are capable of amazing feats—if you cut the leg…
Study uncovers genetic switches that control process of whole-body regeneration
When it comes to regeneration, some animals are capable of amazing feats—if you cut the leg…
Are we at the limits of measuring water-repellent surfaces?
How liquids are repelled by a surface, a property called "wettability," is important for engineers to…
Are we at the limits of measuring water-repellent surfaces?
How liquids are repelled by a surface, a property called "wettability," is important for engineers to…
Diet-induced changes favor innovation in speech sounds
Diet-induced changes in the human bite resulted in new sounds such as "f" in languages all…
Diet-induced changes favor innovation in speech sounds
Diet-induced changes in the human bite resulted in new sounds such as "f" in languages all…
Pests and the plant defenses against them drive diversity in tropical rainforests
Researchers have been baffled by tropical rainforest diversity for over a century; 650 different tree species…