Evolutionary biology tells us why venom is useful for snakes, but chemistry tells us how venom works

Much of the blame for the “failure to act decisively” lies with the U.S. Congress, recent article says.

Unique capability enables researchers to identify molecules involved in processes related to biology, environment, and energy

Study published today in Science sheds light on structure of nuclear pore complex, which plays a crucial role in controlling molecular traffic to a cell's nucleus

“We wanted to understand how the monarch is processing these different types of information to yield this constant behavior — flying southwest each fall."

Lab has been studying how plant cells regulate plasmodesmal gating to either facilitate or block intercellular movement in response to environmental challenges

Work could help us prevent biofilms that play a role in persistent and relapsing infections

From the bean to the brew, science can help you get the perfect cup

For more than a decade, scientists across the globe strived to replace failing pancreatic beta cells linked to immune destruction in children (type 1 diabetes) or obesity-associated diabetes in adults (type 2 diabetes)

Two enzymes help plants recover when cut

Model mimics aspects of infection in people

"The structure of the virus provides a map that shows potential regions of the virus that could be targeted by a therapeutic treatment, used to create an effective vaccine or to improve our ability to diagnose and distinguish Zika infection from that of other related viruses"