Twenty-five years ago, the release of the first complete Arabidopsis thaliana genome marked a pivotal turning point in plant ...

New research suggests that while habitual coffee consumption may slightly reduce the total time a person sleeps, it also tends to increase the depth of their sleep. This potential trade-off indicates ...

By contrast, glial cells seemed to be electrically silent and were dismissed as dull by most researchers. Some glia, called ...

Scientists have found radiation-eating fungi and cancer-resistant wildlife thriving in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. NASA is ...

NASA’s Bennu samples have revealed an unexpected mix of sugars, sticky 'gum-like' material and ancient stardust. Scientists ...

Study reveals body trait linked to younger, healthier brainResearchers have discovered a strong link between body composition ...

Ant pupae that are fatally sick don’t hide their condition; instead, they release a special scent that warns the rest of the ...

Comparing the genomes of snakes with distinct coloration patterns pinpointed the genetic variants that contribute to these ...

About one third of lung transplant recipients have a genetic variant that makes them more likely to develop chronic lung ...

Experimental models showed that preventing RSV infection in newborns stopped this harmful immune programming and prevented asthma development altogether. This suggests wider benefits of RSV prevention ...

About one third of lung transplant recipients have a genetic variant that makes them more likely to develop chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD ...

New 'cassette tape' made of DNA has the capacity to store 36 petabytes of data, which could change the future of digital ...