A complex molecular machine, the spliceosome, ensures that the genetic information from the genome, after being transcribed into mRNA precursors, is correctly assembled into mature mRNA. Splicing is a ...

Understanding how cells transform into specialized types during human development is a central challenge in biology. This ...

Plants droop and shed their leaves when parched, but with a splash of water, their stems regain strength and their leaves ...

Researchers warn that if this trend continues, entire species could disappear, leading to the collapse of ecosystems. A new ...

Similar to humans, plants have an immune system to help defend against parasites and other deleterious infections. The human body is interconnected with cell-to-cell communication to orchestrate an ...

Prepare yourself for the jaw-dropping moments as smart and unique animals show off their adorable antics! From playful behavior to impressive problem-solving, these magnificent creatures are full ...

Grief has long thought to be a human trait, but other animals – from killer whales to crows – also appear to suffer loss when a companion dies. Last week, a female killer whale was spotted off ...

Red algal chloroplasts stayed active in hamster cells for 48 hours A new technique enables chloroplast integration into animal cells Study offers potential for photosynthesis in non-plant organisms ...

But now that I spend more time in the countryside, I’ve discovered that, even in the dead of winter, field and forest are bustling with plant and animal life. In this region, winter is the time ...

Human bodies defend themselves using a diverse population of immune cells that circulate from one organ to another, responding to everything from cuts to colds to cancer. But plants don’t have this ...