Genome-Edited Algae May Power the Future of Sustainable Biofuel A single-celled alga undergoes genome surgery…
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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.
Scientists found that many marine animals swim in circles, possibly to find food, attract mates,…
For the first time, researchers have pinpointed what causes normal proteins to convert to a…
New genetic comparison technique developed at Stanford enables meticulous study of evolution of the human…
Lettuce Thrives Under Light-Filtering Solar Panels A recent study shows that lettuce can be grown…
More than 400 patients with SCN2A-related disorders described in literature have genetic and clinical data…
A Song in Peril: The Regent Honeyeater’s Vocal Crisis The critically endangered regent honeyeater is…
Researchers found that adipose-derived stem cells from donors could effectively treat radiation-exposed mice, matching the…
Sensory neurons in the finger can detect touch on the scale of a single fingerprint…
Dopamine enables subconscious learning—key to future treatments for Parkinson’s and brain injury recovery. Researchers uncovered…
Rising temperatures could endanger many freshwater fish species, particularly in tropical regions. Limiting global warming…
Duke Lemur Center recreates the seasonal swings of native habitat, helping to unlock the secrets…
For most of 2020, SARS-CoV-2 changed little, thanks to its preadaptation in bats and minimal…
Every minute of the day we throw away 3 million face masks. Many end up…
Narwhal tusks reveal a 50-year shift from sea-ice prey to open-ocean fish and show a…
International team of researchers investigates how evolution forms the structure and function of a newly…
Scientists created a framework to test the predictions of biological optimality theories, including evolution. Evolution…
Scientists have found that the venomous spider P. boliviensis is actually two species, correcting misidentifications…