A new method from EMBL-EBI and collaborators offers fast, easy-to-interpret confidence scores for phylogenetic trees for pandemic preparedness ...

New research shows that baobab tree flowers have adapted to meet the needs of either bats or moths, and without these ...

Every mind-bending molecule in nature has an evolutionary origin; a defense against being eaten, a lure for pollinators, or ...

Genomes are key to unlocking life's evolutionary history. The presence and absence of certain genetic sequences and mutations can give us clues to the ...

Learn how three new toad species from Tanzania’s Eastern Arc Mountains evolved to skip the tadpole stage — revealing one of ...

Global study on gibbon genomes has revealed that the deletion of a specific 205-base pair (bp) sequence in the Sonic Hedgehog ...

The dialogue—theatrical, witty, and occasionally ridiculous—fits the spirit of a movie meant to be watched with a grin, maybe ...

“Our work highlights how evolutionary adaptations to diet and disease may have influenced primate biology, including humans,” ...

The tallest man to ever live was Robert Wadlow, who reached a staggering 2.72m. That's equal to a very large male ostrich or Shaquille O'Neal with two bowling pins balanced on his head.

This article introduces the field of bioinformatics and its importance as a cornerstone of biological research, as well as ...

Giraffes are best known for their elegant necks, stretching high over the savannah like periscopes. We have some pretty good ...

Africa's secretary bird, a raptor with crane-like legs, delivers powerful, precise kicks to subdue prey like snakes. New research reveals these strike ...