In a stunning scientific breakthrough, researchers from the University of California, Berkeley have discovered a living fossil in one of California’s untouched mountain lakes—a microscopic, ...

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As summer kicks into full gear and people are spending more time outside, there's one thing on many people's minds—ticks.

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To build proteins, cells rely on a molecule called transfer RNA, or tRNA. tRNAs act like protein-building couriers, where ...

What is the largest organism? Until a few years ago, Oregon's "humongous fungus" was considered the world's largest organism. Now, some experts aren't so sure.

Squamellaria plants grow special structures to host the ants they symbiotically rely on for nutrients. Distinct compartments ...

As summer kicks into full gear and people are spending more time outside, there's one thing on many people's minds - ticks.

Researchers sequenced the knotty sea spider’s genome for the first time, revealing a missing gene that many other animals ...

Enzymes catalyze chemical reactions in organisms - without which life would not be possible. Leveraging AlphaFold2 artificial ...

Buildings adorned with plants are an increasingly familiar sight in cities worldwide. These “green walls” are generally ...