Bottlenose dolphins use an “open mouth” facial expression during social play to signal playfulness. This…
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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 research hints at ways to generate neurons. Most neurons in the human brain last…
A species of semi-aquatic lizard creates bubbles to breathe underwater and avoid predators, with studies…
FlyWire Consortium built a complete connectome of every neuron in a Drosophila brain. A Princeton-led…
New research reveals that green turtle hatchlings “swim” through the sand to emerge, rather than…
Salk Institute’s START technology maps brain connections with unrivaled precision, revealing unique patterns in inhibitory…
UC San Diego’s study reveals that meth and PCP impair memory by causing neurons to…
New research shows that Assembly Theory, a proposed framework for understanding molecular complexity and life,…
Research on sea robins, initiated by their unusual leg-like appendages, revealed their complex sensory and…
Osaka University research indicates that the brain efficiently manages walking coordination, intervening only when leg…
Researchers have identified two potential brain process failures contributing to auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia: malfunctioning…
Researchers have discovered microplastics in all components of coral, including its skeleton. Researchers from Japan…
Canadian scientists crafted small wool caps to securely hold electrodes in place, preventing cats from…
New research shows that Antarctic krill store as much carbon as key coastal habitats like…
Scientists have achieved a milestone by creating the first complete wiring diagram of an adult…
New research indicates that divergent mammalian groups have independently evolved similar inner ear shapes due…
Researchers have discovered that humans naturally adjust their speech tempo to match their dogs’ receptive…
Researchers are developing a new generation of antiviral drugs that target the membranes of viruses…