The reed leafhopper (Pentastiridius leporinus) was originally a specialist, limited exclusively to reed grass as a food ...

Emerging viral pathogens represent a critical area of concern in molecular virology and public health. The capacity of viruses to evolve rapidly—through ...

Ruvindu Perera, Mostafa Mahmoudi and Harneet Kaur won prizes following a competition that included more than 30 graduate students competing across three rounds.

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected function for a crucial protein involved in cell division. Reported in two consecutive publications, the finding challenges long-accepted models and standard ...

A machine-learning breakthrough could lift the veil on Earth’s early history—and supercharge the search for alien life ...

One of the great mysteries in plant biology is how, given the clouds of pollen released by dozens of plants species all at ...

New research challenges the long-standing idea that most fixed genetic mutations are neutral. For many years, scientists studying evolution have believed that most genetic changes influencing how ...

Scientists have sequenced the oldest RNA from a 40,000-year-old mammoth named Yuka, unlocking genetic activity from its final ...

Cells are regularly faced with environmental stresses that may damage or destroy them. To survive, they quickly adjust their ...

Genetics research and cognitive theory together are revealing autism’s biological depth and cognitive richness, shaping a ...

He helped to reveal the structure of life’s code, transformed science education and research, and remained a deeply controversial figure to the end.