Biology News Articles

How can bacteria cool the climate?

Cigarette butts stunt plant growth...

The minimum number of genes needed for life depends on the surrounding environment...

Do plants have consciousness?

The first complete full body map detailing the connections between neurons in worms has been drawn.

Scientists have found a hidden weakness of the superbug MRSA...

Protein sequences turned into audible melodies

What would Old McDonald says about his overcrowded, over-medicated, and overlooked animals...?

Humans have a unique perception of pitch compared to macaque monkeys

A new compound has been discovered that is able to kill antibiotic resistant bacteria...

CRISPR gene edited twins have been found to have a 21% higher mortality rate before the age of 76.

Heart plasters to replace heart muscle in patients recovering from a heart attack

Could iron deficiency in the cells of the heart lead to heart failure?

Tiny obstacle courses show bacteria adapt their movement to maintain speed.

Meet T-Rex's pint-sized ancestor, revealed after twenty years of mystery...

The largest ever genome-wide study of bipolar has found important new genetic links.

Ancient DNA reveals farming was brought to Britain by migrants, not adopted by local hunter-gatherers.

Sleep feels refreshing and we're groggy without it - but what actually causes it?

For the second time in history, HIV has been successfully cleared from a patient’s blood stream...

An injection of nanoparticles to the retina allows mice to see infrared light.

Four new DNA building blocks that meet the criteria to encode life have been created by US scientists...

Stiff membranes and an altered charge allow bugs to fend off drugs...

Grasses steal from neighbours to survive...

Bacteria may be tricking animals into eating microplastics