A so-called ‘jumping gene’ that researchers long considered either genetic junk or a pernicious parasite is actually a critical regulator of the first stages of embryonic […]
Over the last five years, Zika virus has emerged as a significant global human health threat following outbreaks in South and Central America. Now, researchers have […]
Certain types of tapeworm make sticklebacks behave carelessly and thus become easier prey for birds. A team of biologists have now demonstrated for the first time […]
Plants could be genetically rewired to better resist disease, helping safeguard crop yields worldwide according to new research. Defensive feedback control system developed enables plants to […]
