Biology

New research identifies the benefits of "simple models" and hope that they can be used for bio-inspired designs

A new CRISPR-free tool brings gene editing power to cells' second, smaller genome—the one in their mitochondria

Using human intestinal organoids, researchers explore the protective effects of Nissle, a harmless strain of Escherichia coli commonly used as a probiotic

A research team in Germany has developed a new ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry method for quality control of chanterelle mushrooms

Researchers say their device could mimic any cell type—bacterial, human, or even the tough cell walls of plants

A study by neurobiologists at Harvard Medical School now provides new insights into the mystery of scent

Breaking the silence: scientists investigate epigenetic impact across whole genome

Review shows that more study is needed of microplastic accumulation in environments such as estuaries, lagoons, and fjords, rather than just beaches

New method could safeguard water quality, environment, and health

Scientists examine the impact of a very specific defect in DNA replication, one that has important implications for cancer treatment