Gene duplication has been proposed as playing a key role in innovation since the 1970s, but latest findings add important empirical evidence to support this theory

Results reverse the commonly accepted idea that the early Earth had a thicker atmosphere to compensate for weaker sunlight

“Cells should be cultured in an accurate physiological oxygen setting if we want to get results that are applicable and relevant.”

Grants will provide seed funding for innovative ideas in neuroscience

New technique could be helpful in developing electronics and improving the efficiency of boilers

One critical gene in green algae responsible for multicellular evolution, understanding of cancer origin

Researchers make batteries reliable and longer-lasting using a thin-film coating technique called atomic layer deposition

The two new varieties can be harvested beginning in December, about three months earlier than standard Valencia oranges

Inexpensive method could slow spread of outbreak, future pandemic diseases

In a survey of nearly 6,000 doctoral students in a broad range of fields, more than a third of the students with plans to pursue postdocs said they had more interest in careers outside of academic research