Your Sleep Cycle Is More Complex Than You Think. Here’s Why
Our circadian rhythms involve more than just when we go to sleep and when we wake up. They also involve environmental cues like light and temperature. Read more ›
Darwin’s Apostles: The Scientists Who Brought Evolution to the Public
Charles Darwin revolutionized how we think about biology. But it was other scientists of the era who popularized his work. Read more ›
A New Framework for Understanding How Genes Function
A new study from researchers at CUNY’s Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy provides a framework for scientists studying gene set enrichment analysis. Read more ›
Could Our Responses to Stressful Situations Be Biological?
A new study from scientists at the Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center, CUNY provides new insights into the ways people respond to stressful situations. Read more ›
The Molecular Biology of Fear Memories
PTSD is a major issue in the U.S., which makes understanding the biological mechanisms that trigger a fearful memory all the more important. Read more ›
Defending Darwin: Scientists Respond to Attack on Evolution
The nation's top scientific journal has taken the rare step of publishing criticism of a new book whose author is on a “crusade to overturn evolution.” Read more ›
They’re on the Move: How Cells Form Bacterial Microcolonies
When single cell bacteria form microcolonies, they forego “a single cell lifestyle for a communal lifestyle,” according to new research. Read more ›
Study on Young African-Americans Suggests Stress May Impact DNA
The first study to look at how genetics determine telomere length in young African-Americans suggests that their telomeres “may age faster than in other groups.” Read more ›
Do Deadly Venoms Have the Potential to Heal?
New technology is allowing researchers to study deadly venoms with the goal of finding new therapies for diseases. Read more ›