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Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms, encompassing a vast range of topics from the molecular mechanisms inside cells to the behavior of ecosystems and the evolution of species over time. It explores how organisms grow, reproduce, interact with their environments, and adapt to changing conditions. Subfields such as genetics, microbiology, physiology, ecology, and evolutionary biology provide focused lenses through which scientists investigate the complexity of life. As a foundational science, biology not only deepens our understanding of the natural world but also drives advancements in medicine, agriculture, biotechnology, and conservation.
New chromosome-level evidence suggests Medicago evolution followed a more complex, and surprising path, than previously…
Wasps invading ant-plant systems are displacing ants in disturbed forests, potentially harming ecosystem stability and…
Scientists discovered a tiny wall-dwelling spider that preys on common urban pests and may aid…
Neurobots—xenobots with neurons—show self-organized nervous systems and enhanced behaviors, revealing new insights into how biology…
A novel method for directing mitochondria to specific cells could reshape how scientists approach diseases…
Hidden regions of DNA are revealing unexpected clues about how diabetes begins. Scientists have uncovered…
A known cell-death protein turns out to quietly reshape stem cell aging. As people grow…
Scientists are uncovering a hidden layer of coral reef ecosystems, one dominated not by visible…
A newly identified population of dysfunctional immune cells may play a central role in both…
Machine learning reveals that ocean conditions are increasingly becoming more favorable for macroalgae growth. For…
A cemetery hosts millions of vital pollinator bees, showing their ecological importance and the need…
A nasal spray using extracellular vesicles can reduce brain inflammation, restore cell function, and improve…
New research suggests that the origins of life may be tied not only to deep-sea…
A newly discovered beetle on campus has led to the first major update in Japanese…
A newly observed feeding behavior suggests jellyfish may exploit short-lived seasonal events in surprising ways.…
Heartworm’s global spread likely stems from ancient canid hosts, not recent human activity. Findings may…
A new study reveals that close social relationships can drive the transfer of gut microbes,…