Brainy Baby Seals
Weddell seal pups survive infancy with the help of surprisingly large brains.
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Malaria Parasite Defense
Researchers have found a gene that gives the malaria parasite safe harbor in mosquitoes.
Itch Molecule
Researchers have identified a molecule that's essential for itching.
A Beetle Battle
An invasive ladybird beetle kills off native species with microorganisms in its body.
Preventing Progeria
Scientists have identified an enzyme that could be responsible for one of the rarest childhood …
Irish Potato Famine Origins
Scientists have identified the genetic variant of the fungus-like organism responsible for setting …
Seabirds & Pollution
Seabirds and their eggs help scientists track global pollution.
Aging Color Vision
Our eyes’ ability to detect color deteriorates with age, but our brains compensate.
Shark Siblicide
Unborn baby sharks gobble up their brothers and sisters in the womb.