Dogs have been in our lives for at least 10,000 years. At first, dogs did not look like today’s common breeds — these appeared only…
Remember the classic chases where Wile E. Coyote tries to catch Roadrunner but is often outsmarted? It turns out that bacteria have to…
Scientists used genetic technology to identify the different roles of bacteria present in ancient fossil formations called stromatolites.
Pink, green, and square-shaped microbes can help us understand the limits of life on Earth and guide our search for life outside the planet.
Scientists are using computer programs to understand our early beginnings. Click on the link to see how they are doing it, and how they…
One of the most fundamental building blocks of life on earth is DNA. This molecule consists of four base pairs and a negatively charged…
Guanine, a component of DNA, is revealed to react with oxygen and change how your genes are expressed.
Today, we know DNA is where we get our traits. We know we inherit our DNA from our parents, and that our DNA contains genes. We know that we…
There may be concerns with genetically modified organisms (GMO), but the effectiveness of gene editing in developing more productive plants…
Think back to your childhood, and there’s one thing many of us had in common: blocks. In fact, I challenge you to find someone who has…