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Biology category offers comprehensive information on the structure, function, and evolution of living organisms. Explore all forms of life, from humans and plants to animals and microorganisms. Gain in-depth knowledge to better understand biological processes and the workings of nature. Whether you’re curious about cellular mechanisms or the interconnectedness of ecosystems, this category provides the insights you need to explore the complexity of life.
How Joan Brugge Reshaped Cancer Biology After Family Loss
Following the tragic loss of her sister to a malignant brain tumor in 1970, Joan Brugge turned from mathematics to cellular biology, isolating the SRC protein and pioneering 3D organoids to overcome therapy resistance.
Why Crop Health Monitoring Guides NASA Exploration Beyond Earth
NASA awarded over $7 million across fiscal years 2026–2030 to 12 research investigations spanning space crops and astronaut precision health. The projects advance crop health monitoring, cellular radiation defense, and bioregenerative life-support systems for lunar and Martian exploration.
How Daily Step Counts and Cadence Lower Mortality Risk
Researchers from the University of Sydney and Monash University found that mixing stepping intensity with daily step counts significantly reduces mortality risk. The device-based study reveals that brisk cadences compensate for lower overall step totals.
Beyond Deforestation: Amazon Climate Extremes Hit Central North
A 43-year study across the Amazon basin reveals that climate extremes are accelerating fastest in the intact central-northern rainforest rather than the deforested south, with dry-season heat rising over 3.22°C since 1981.
Turning Plastic Waste into Food: How Microbes Make Lab Cookies
Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are using engineered yeast to transform degraded plastic and crop residues into protein-rich cookies. The project, backed by NASA, explores how microbial synthesis could supply food in deep-space missions and disaster zones on Earth.
How Broken Bones Heal and Why Cartilage Repairs Poorly
Bone can recruit blood-borne repair resources, while joint cartilage has no direct blood supply and few resident cells. Filling a cartilage defect also differs from restoring its original surface.
Does Wakeful Rest Help the Brain Stabilize Fragile Memories?
Newly formed memories remain fragile immediately after learning. Evidence from meta-analyses suggests that wakeful rest allows the brain to stabilize information without interference from ongoing stimulation, though individual effects differ.
As Birds Migrating at Night Cross Skies, Cities Dim Lights
As billions of birds migrate across North America after dark, radar tracking reveals heavy flight corridors while conservation programs ask cities to turn off lights.
Suspected Claude Bioweapons Research Blocked, Anthropic Says
Anthropic says it banned accounts linked to five suspicious biological research cases. A military-linked grant request raised alarms, but weapons intent remains unconfirmed.
Nighttime Light Exposure Linked to Changes in Heart Shape
A Tulane University study links brighter nights with subtle differences in heart structure and function. Sleep may help explain the association, but causation remains uncertain.