Biology

Once hunted to near extinction, sea otters have returned to California. A new study reveals the key role these critters play in maintaining coastal ecosystems.

By Mara Casebeer Just like a city has highways to transport goods and people from one area to another, your cells have their own set of highways to transport important components like proteins and genetic material. These cellular highways are called…

Researchers have discovered how HIV-1 transports its viral contents into our cell nucleus.

The brain of an adult undergoes changes to adapt to the process of learning a second language.

Self-organizing structures grown from small samples of fetal brain tissue provide a new model for studying brain development and diseases.

Scientists reveal a key role of gut bacteria in preserving health and fighting disease.

by Whitney Liebermanfigures by Allie Elchert If you’re a feline enthusiast, you’ve almost certainly noticed the unusual behavior of cats in the presence of catnip. This plant, a member of the mint family, can be purchased at your local pet store or…

Scientists have developed models that can predict disease predisposition based on how “old” organs appear.

After generating 187 new genomes from primate species, researchers found a large fraction of the human genome that is highly conserved across evolution.

Researchers have discovered unique compartments in bacteria that could lead to new treatment options for bacterial infections in humans.