Do you know what’s in your DNA? If not, that’s a problem | Columns
Genetic information can be life-saving in a medical emergency, yet it’s still rarely collected from adults — even…
What a caterpillar’s quiet pose tells us about the biology of pain
When most animals are hurt, they lash out or run away. It’s the classic fight-or-flight response. However, the…
First protein-based quantum bit could change biological research
In an interesting development, the team at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME)…
A Deep Dive Into the World of the Sperm Whale
My summer of hiding out from the heat and watching cetacean documentaries continues, with a collection of films…
Bugs are popular pets in nature-loving Japan, buzzing with ecology, species lessons
TOKYO — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the…
Healthy Life: Ancient viruses in our DNA may hold clues to what makes us human | Healthy Life
Fragments of ancient viral DNA once dismissed as “junk” may play a role in controlling our genes, according…
IVF breakthrough gives 8 incurable inherited disease-free babies
United Kingdom doctors have reported eight healthy births via innovative DNA-enhanced IVF. This groundbreaking technique aims to prevent…