The planarian is nobody's idea of a genius. A flatworm shaped like a comma, it can be found wriggling through the muck of lakes and ponds worldwide. Its pin-size head has a microscopic structure that ...

There are hundreds of cell types in the human body, each with a specific role spelled out in their DNA. In theory, all it ...

"We discovered that by forming tiny droplets called transcriptional condensates around genes, we can protect genetic programs and keep them stable even as cells grow," Zheng says. "It's a simple ...

It is true that if you take a metabolic map or molecular interaction—if you hold it before your face and squint your eyes—it will bear a strong resemblance to a circuit board. Which is why the people ...

Looking at some anecdotal stories as well as some reasonably valid survey data, it seems that STEM-related subjects are getting serious interest from students at all age levels; STEM stands for ...