Genetics Masculinity may be literally toxic: DNA in Y chromosome may shorten lifespan in males April 22, 2021 - Updated on April 23, 2021
Animals The trap-jaw is the fastest in the world — and it independently evolved several times in ants March 2, 2021
Genetics For all the damage they cause, viruses also help push evolution October 13, 2020 - Updated on November 23, 2020
Diseases Scientists sequence genome of Fleming’s original penicillin-producing fungus September 28, 2020
Genetics Millions of genetically-modified mosquitoes will be deployed to save Floridians from bites August 21, 2020
Animals Fruit and nectar eaters are nature’s most resilient alcohol drinkers April 30, 2020 - Updated on May 1, 2020
Biology Researchers identify which cells are vulnerable to infection from the coronavirus April 30, 2020
Genetics Researchers dive deep into the genetic legacy of the transatlantic slave trade March 3, 2020
Agriculture GM “golden” rice approved for consumption in the Philippines January 6, 2020 - Updated on May 4, 2020
Diseases Famous Harvard scientist creates dating app that matches for genetic compatibility December 10, 2019 - Updated on November 26, 2021
Biology Neanderthal extinction could have been driven by inbreeding, demographic issues — not modern humans November 29, 2019
Biology New genetic research effort aims to make watermelons tastier, more resilient November 1, 2019
Genetics How CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing is set to change the world September 27, 2019 - Updated on September 30, 2019
Genetics There’s no single “gay gene” that determines sexual behavior, research shows August 30, 2019
Genetics Sperm can now be easily separated into male and female August 14, 2019 - Updated on August 15, 2019
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