Researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge have discovered a ribozyme that is shockingly small, yet capable of the fundamental steps of self-replication. They call it QT45 — ...

“For many cell-based therapies, progress comes from connecting the right pieces at the right moment,” Klein said. “When ...

One of the greatest mysteries of our planet is how a soup of lifeless chemicals transformed into the first living cell. There are several competing theories about where this happened, from frozen ...

As commercial spaceflight draws ever closer and time spent in space continues to extend, the question of reproductive health ...

Tree rings hold clues about ancient solar storms. New research shows tree growth and carbon storage can shift those signals across years.

A new type of tissue model that more accurately mimics the architecture of the liver could help develop drugs to treat MASLD.

Human biology is the study of all aspects of the human organism including evolution, genetics, ecology, anatomy and physiology, development, anthropology, and nutrition, among others. A deep ...

The two biology professors are the second and third faculty members known to face FBI searches in 2025. Last March, the FBI searched two homes of Xiaofeng Wang, a former Luddy School of Informatics, ...

RIT’s biology BS prepares you for careers in research, biotech, conservation, and health fields through hands-on lab and field work. Undergraduate Research: Collaborate with research mentors starting ...

How Culture Shapes Our Relationship With Tears Cultural attitudes toward crying vary widely across the world. Some cultures embrace public expressions of grief, viewing shared tears as essential to ...

You’ll gain a solid scientific education with hands-on learning opportunities through a variety of classroom and laboratory assignments. You can even work on research as early as your freshman year ...