Genome duplication probably gave biodiversity a decisive evolutionary boost. A Chinese-German research team led by Axel Meyer ...

One chromosome from the mother, one chromosome from the father: For us humans and the vast majority of animal species, having a double set of ...

Centromeres act as the control centers of chromosomes, ensuring accurate genetic inheritance during cell division, yet they ...

A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, finds that changes in animal development induced by climate shock persist ...

Although the brain represents just 2 per cent of body weight, it consumes about 20 per cent of our energy at rest. Every ...

By our analysis, family firms—which we define as those in which the clan holds at least 20% of shares or voting rights, and which have seen at least one generational handover—make up nearly a quarter ...

On 25 April 1953, Watson and Crick published an article, in the acclaimed journal “Nature” titled “Molecular structure of nucleic acids: A structure for deoxyribonucleic acid”. The one-page article ...

Explore 25 biology facts the future will forget as science evolves. From DNA's 'blueprint' to mitochondria's 'powerhouse,' ...

In the spring, ants are once again hard at work. Beyond their everyday presence, ants are also key model organisms in cutting ...

On the occasion of World Earth Day, the conversation around sustainability often turns to forests, oceans, and climate. Yet, one of the most critical resources sustaining life remains largely ...

The evolutionary change in the mode of locomotion is often a major evolutionary event, triggering diversification. Sideways locomotion is a defining feature of true crabs (Brachyura) and may have ...

A commonly recommended way to reduce inheritance tax (IHT) is to make lifetime gifts. In simple terms, if you survive for seven years after the gift is given, it’s usually excluded from your estate ...