Biology

Emperor penguins

Do colder temperatures affect lifespan? Depends on genetics

UChicago researchers look at lysosome data

Scientists build flashlights to peek inside the ‘garbage disposal’ of cells

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UChicago scientists create way to power pacemaker with light

Butterfly on a feeder

Single genetic switch changes butterfly wing color, study finds

Mouse

Skin grafts protect mice from lethal cocaine doses

Elephants

‘Zombie’ gene protects elephants against cancer

Hourglass and clock

A ‘noisier’ cell calls for a simpler circadian clock, UChicago scientists find

Meet the Woman Making Ants the Next Big Thing in Biology

Meet the Woman Making Ants the Next Big Thing in Biology


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Researchers study how environment affects dolphin microbiomes at Shedd Aquarium

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Big Brains podcast explores whether scientists can unlock nature’s design secrets