The author of a new study of evolutionary convergence argues that the development of life on Earth is predictable, meaning that similar organisms should therefore have appeared on other, Earth-like planets by now. 

Rodents of unusual size 17 times more likely on islands than elsewhere

Moose saliva may, in fact, "detoxify" the grass before it is eaten

In social amoebae, genes for cooperation and for cheating have reached a stalemate.

A new Iowa State University study focusing on insulin signaling uncovered surprising genetic diversity across reptiles, birds and mammals. 

Scientists have successfully replicated the molecular processes that led from dinosaur snouts to the first bird beaks

University of Iowa researchers contend chin comes from evolution, not mechanical forces

A pair of genetics researchers at Iowa State University found striking patterns in the building blocks of DNA in a wide variety of species, according to their recently published paper.

Humankind’s ability to understand, and often drive, species extinction may be harnessed in the battle against cancer, according to a new study.

Research actually provides further support for Darwin, UCLA professor says.