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Paleontologists taking a closer look at an old fossil uncover new information about how leaves evolved.

by Sophia Renauldfigures by Salvador Balkus Our understanding of the genetic material, or DNA, that makes up organisms has exploded over the last several decades. We have discovered that DNA is made up of multiple genes, and that different genes have…

by Vicki Xufigures by Corena Loeb Suppose someone wants to move their arm. How might they accomplish this task?  Every action starts with a thought — for instance, “move my arm” — that is essentially an electrical signal in the brain. The…

In a first, two groups of researchers have created a chimeric mouse brain with rat cells, providing a new way to understand brain evolution.

Astronomers around the world do a double-take on the most promising potentially habitable planet.

Researchers have discovered a compound that could reduce lung injury caused by severe influenza A virus infection.

by Brittany Linnfigures by Swathy Karamchedu To escape the oppressive summer heat, many of us seek the cool retreat of air-conditioned shopping centers, movie theaters, and public buildings; however, traditional air-conditioning systems are not…

Depleting an aberrant cell population in the bone marrow could boost the immune system’s response to pathogens such as COVID and influenza.

Researchers have identified a key protein that is involved in the long-term success of immunotherapy for patients with blood cancers.

Newly-found gut bacteria linked to reduced levels of the harmful cholesterol that contributes to cardiovascular disease.