Biology has always been an unruly science. Cells divide when they want to. Genes switch on and off like temperamental lights.

Veronika Koren talks about pursuing a theory of neural coding that doesn’t fit a simple narrative, and the resilience it took to see it through.

Scientists analyzing the DNA of Maria Branyas, who died at 117, suggest her DNA offers insights into exceptional longevity.

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The purpose of the workshop, titled “Green Mars”, was to develop an “up-to-date perspective on the feasibility of terraforming Mars”.

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Most of the time, you assume your brain is either “on” or “off,” awake or asleep. A new study shows something far more ...

This important study introduces a new biology-informed strategy for deep learning models aiming to predict mutational effects in antibody sequences. It provides solid evidence that separating ...

Seeing plastic trash while hiking inspired a Rutgers chemist to rethink why synthetic plastics last forever while natural ...

Thousands of genes that have an influence on weight, say experts - which means weight loss isn't a level playing field ...

Discover how immunisations and breastmilk work together to protect infants. Learn about the life-saving benefits of vaccines and breastmilk for survival.

Biologists are closing in on a puzzle that seems to turn classic evolutionary logic inside out, yet may be so common that it ...