A new study shows there is a high cost of parenthood, quantifying the 10% “longevity tax” on reproduction. Consequently, mammals that have fewer or no offspring tend to live longer. But why does ...

Fungi exhibit a fascinating array of sexual reproductive strategies that play a vital role in their adaptation and evolution. Central to these processes is the mating‐type (MAT) locus, which governs ...

Percid fish, including species such as Eurasian perch and pikeperch, are increasingly of interest due to their ecological importance and commercial potential in aquaculture. Domestication efforts have ...

Human biology evolved for a world of movement, nature, and short bursts of stress—not the constant pressure of modern life. Industrial environments overstimulate our stress systems and erode both ...

In a world where we instinctively associate childbirth with mothers, nature sometimes tells a different story - not to defy ...