Black Pig Preferences
Across the globe, humans have selected pigs with genetic mutations for black coats.
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Hunting Bats
Noise caused by humans is invading natural ecosystems, but some animals have multiple sensory …
Tree-Climbing People
The Twa people of Uganda climb trees with ease. A new study suggests that the trait may be the …
Environmental DNA Collection
Conducting a census of species using environmental DNA.
Stalagmites & Earthquakes
Stalagmites preserve a record of ancient earthquakes.
Giraffe Genetics
A DNA analysis reveals that giraffes make up four different species instead of just one.
Zika Vaccines
Candidate vaccines for Zika virus are nearing the human clinical trial phase.
Neolithic Woodworking
The discovery of ancient wooden wells in Germany reveals that Neolithic woodworking was more …
Caffeine Genetics
A gene variant makes some people feel a buzz from very little caffeine.
Stopping Fibrosis
Understanding the mechanism behind fibrosis could lead to new ways to prevent organ failure.