With news reports of toxic cadmium-tainted rice in China, a new study describes a protein that transports metals in Arabidopsis plants and holds promise for developing iron-rich but cadmium-free crops.

Dr. Zhaozheng Yin, an assistant professor of computer science at Missouri University of Science and Technology, recently received the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious award for young faculty members for his research into developing algorithms and systems for processing microscopy images of biological specimens.

When it comes to the brain, wiring isn’t everything. Although neurobiologists often talk in electrical metaphors, the reality is that the brain is not nearly as simple as a series of wires and circuits. Unlike their copper counterparts, neurons can behave differently depending on the situation.

High resolution X-ray crystallography is an imaging technique in which X-ray beams are shot through purified, crystallized proteins. The beam scatters in different directions, allowing scientists to construct a detailed, 3-D model of the crystallized protein's molecular structure. Measuring the intensities and angles of the diffracted beams reveals the position of each atom in the protein.

Walking stick insects illustrate new evidence of "parallel evolution"

Insect Diagnostic Lab helps Kansans identify tiny creatures found in homes, businesses, and farms.

U.S. Army Research Office funding to Lynch, Foster approaches $13 million since 2010.

McGill research finds unexpected link between cell suicide and longevity.

Many believe teen mothers have an enviable quality of life, a high income and involved fathers.

As Mother’s Day approaches, a UBC expert discusses ‘baby brain’ and other ways that motherhood changes a woman’s brain chemistry

Singer/Songwriter Adam Cole performs live “A Biologist’s Mother’s Day Song,” a touching, quirky, and hilarious ode to the genetic wealth his mom has given him.

A recent Kansas State University study shows that insects link places such as food animal farms and wastewater facilities to the urban environment for antibiotic resistance.