Microorganisms—bacteria, viruses and other tiny life forms—may drive biological variation in visible life as much, if not ...

The more a plant species invests in defense, the less potential it has for growth, according to a study. Research made possible by open science provides new insights into plant adaptation and ...

The study in Cell highlights microbial load's role in gut microbiome variation, suggesting it as a confounder in disease ...

New research reveals how parrots and finches develop their extraordinary colours – and shows that evolution is an ongoing ...

Researchers using machine learning discovered that variations in microbial load in the gut, influenced by age, sex, diet, and ...

"Most mature agaves generate offsets (rhizomatous suckers) called 'pups.' This is a vegetative or asexual method of ...

A new study reveals that changes in gut microbial load, influenced by factors like diet, age, and antibiotics, drive the presence of bacteria previously linked to diseases such as inflammatory bowel ...

Scientists have discovered a new damselfly species in Kerala’s Western Ghats, named the Agasthyamalai Bambootail. This rare ...

In 1979, the black-footed ferret was believed to be extinct. More than four decades later, scientists in the US have not only ...

This rare, in-the-wild experiment shows the importance of high genetic variation and preserving diverse habitats so species can develop those evolutionary protections. Evolution is often thought of as ...

What do you get when you mix a domestic cat with a wild African serval cat? You get a Savannah cat, which turns out to be a ...

Emerald ash borer, pinewood nematode, and Dutch elm disease are all major horticultural issues that are heavily instigated by ...