Scientists have unearthed 188 previously unknown types of CRISPR systems buried in the genomes of simple microorganisms. Best known as a powerful gene-editing tool, CRISPR actually comes from an ...

Science is made up of cliques. Throughout Alex Shneider’s career, he has noticed certain people drawn to certain types of science, and certain types of grant proposals always being funded. Shneider, ...

In a comparative analysis across vertebrates of the many cell types in the retina -- mice alone have 130 types -- researchers concluded that most cell types have an ancient evolutionary history. Their ...

The new analysis study showed the delay may stem from genetic mutations that are present when a child is born – but activate later in life.

Even as news has diversified into multiple types of platforms and niche outlets, the general news media play an important role in providing the public news about science. 9 This is true for active ...

Describe and identify bodies of water and types of landforms. In this lesson, students will use a globe as a model of the Earth to then be able to describe and identify bodies of water and types of ...