Biology
Tiny DNA tweak flips biological sex, researchers report
A study reports that a single nucleotide variant in the genome can make an XY individual develop as female and an XX individual develop as male.
Space sample reveals all five building blocks of DNA, scientists say
Anxious thoughts about aging may speed biological wear and tear, research says
All-queen ant shocks science: Japanese–German team finds species with no males or workers
Have you been having a bad hair day? Blame your genes
The study is the first gene-mapping study on human scalp hair whorls.
Do we need to change the definition of 'life' to find it among the stars?
As long as astronomists continue to search for life outside the borders of our world, biologists are forced to continue to reconsider the meaning of the word "life."
Microbiome may influence the health of some people diagnosed with autism
A collaborative study involving Israel, the US, Europe, Ecuador, Russia, and China reveals promising insights into the gut-brain axis in autism spectrum disorder.
Step this way: When did humans learn how to walk upright? - study
Through digitally recreating the muscles of an early human ancestor, research has shed new light on how humans evolved to walk upright.
What advantages did curly hair give to our early human ancestors?
Life before air conditioning: Curly hair kept early humans cool and protected early humans from the sun’s radiative heat.