Sapria genome shows astonishing gene loss and gene theft.

Using CRISPR technology, researchers are tracking the lineage of individual cancer cells as they proliferate and metastasize in real-time.

For some sand-dwelling plants, stickiness is a defense tactic that keeps predators at bay.

Structural biologist Pamela Björkman shared insights into pandemic viruses as part of the Department of Biology’s IAP seminar series.

As invasive species transform the world, frontline agencies take solace that species needing unique partners can’t invade alone. A new study on figs shows they may find new partners to invade anyway.

MIT study sheds light on the longstanding question of why cancer cells get their energy from fermentation.

Using this computational system, researchers can identify viral protein sequences that could make better vaccine targets.

Robotic engineers from Harvard’s Wyss Institute and John A. Paulson School for Engineering and Applied Science have developed a laser-steering microrobot in a miniaturized 6 by 16 millimeter package that can be integrated with existing endoscopic tools.

A biologist explains where proteins come from and what role the 20,000 or so proteins in your body play in keeping you alive and kicking.