An AI Finds Superbug-Killing Potential in Human Proteins
A team scoured the human proteome for antimicrobial molecules and found thousands, plus a surprise about how animals evolved to fight infections. ..
A team scoured the human proteome for antimicrobial molecules and found thousands, plus a surprise about how animals evolved to fight infections. ..
A new gene expression study reveals broad cellular diversity as well as possibly ancient connections between the nervous, immune, and digestive systems. ..
Fossils show how species diversity—and dental diversity—suddenly collapsed 30 million years ago, suggesting a link between climate, diet, and survival. ..
A new study shows that two captive birds had only maternal DNA and survived early development—a first for the critically endangered species. ..
The Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction killed 75 percent of all species—and prompted a snakesplosion of biodiversity. ..
Genomes hold immense quantities of noncoding DNA. Some of it is essential for life, some seems useless, and some has its own agenda. ..
From glasswing butterflies to vanishing octopuses, evolution sometimes paints with colors that aren’t there. ..
The late evolutionary biologist made a reputation—and enemies—by speaking out against the idea that genes are destiny. Science still needs people like ..
The species' relentless invasion of the continent has taken a turn towards cannibalism. ..
Crows recently demonstrated an understanding of the concept of zero. It’s only the latest evidence of animals’ talents for numerical abstraction. ..