Some 445 million years ago, life on Earth was forever changed. During the geological blink of an eye, glaciers formed over ...

A new study theorizes that evolution ticks at different speeds, especially when a big group of organisms first appears.

Reconstructed ancient enzymes reveal how cannabis evolved specialized cannabinoid production while offering new tools for biotechnology and medicine. Where do familiar cannabis compounds such as THC, ...

The origin of life on Earth becomes even more fascinating and complex as we peer into the mysterious world of viruses.

Michael A. Little does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

For centuries, engineers have turned to nature for inspiration. Leonardo da Vinci dreamed of gliding machines that would mimic birds. Today, the close study of animals and plants is leading to ...

A paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution finds that the relatively high rate of autism-spectrum disorders in humans is likely due to how humans evolved in the past. The paper is titled "A general ...

How old are you really? Birthdays may be a common tally, but your “age” isn’t determined by time alone. New research increasingly shows the importance of considering chronological age as something ...

Australian scientists have successfully developed a research system that uses 'biological artificial intelligence' to design and evolve molecules with new or improved functions directly in mammal ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Following vocal criticism of an initial revision to Iowa’s science education standards that stripped ...

Biological hazards, or biohazards, contain living organisms that can pose dangers to human health. In the workplace, these can include blood, human waste, pathogens, and more. Biological hazards are ...