Most non-pest insects receive little scientific attention, but the fruit fly is a popular research organism. It is small, has ...
A study of gene expression in the human brain shows that cell types become increasingly specialized, rather than simply more numerous. The human brain stands out as the organ that most distinctly ...
The common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), more correctly called the vinegar fly, is a frequent visitor to ripe fruit in ...
Discover the surprising importance of fruit flies in scientific research. From genetics and disease control to evolution, these tiny insects have made a big impact on our understanding of the world.
Our brain is arguably the organ that most distinguishes humans from other primates. Its exceptional size, complexity and capabilities far exceed those of any other species on Earth. Yet humans share ...
Evolution was fueled by endosymbiosis, cellular alliances in which one microbe makes a permanent home inside another. For the ...
A groundbreaking study by the Roslin Institute explores how whole genome duplication shaped the complexity and evolution of ...
Findings indicate the genetic blueprint for eggs existed long before animals appeared, shedding light on the chicken-or-egg ...
Scientists just discovered mind-blowing evidence about the origin of eggs that changes everything we thought we knew about life on Earth.