Sex, Lies, And Orchids
With their pungent aromas and vibrant blooms, orchids lure insects, green-thumbs, and romantics alike.
A New Way to Fix Cataracts?
Two studies look into using stem cells for eye therapy.
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Minimalist Biology: Craig Venter’s Latest Life Form
Biologist Craig Venter and his team have once again booted up a cell using DNA they synthesized themselves.
The Paleobiologist Who Inspired the Science in ‘Jurassic Park’
George Poinar, Jr.’s lifelong obsession with amber has led to remarkable discoveries of ancient specimens.
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Tricking Tumor Cells to Accept a Lethal Payload
A new method convinces cancer cells to gobble up a ball of poison and ferry it directly to the cell nucleus.
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The Laws of Nature, From the Sea to the Savannah
In his latest book, The Serengeti Rules, biologist Sean B. Carroll tells of some of the greatest experiments in ecology.
In the Serengeti, Clues to Life’s Persistence on Earth
Sean B. Carroll connects cell regulation at the molecular level to rules that govern the Serengeti ecosystem.
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Uterus Transplant, Missing Lizard Link, and a Sea Level Solution
Failure of the first uterus transplant in a patient in the United States, and an outside-the-box approach to coping with rising sea levels.
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Ask an Ophthalmologist: Bringing Your Eye Questions Into Focus
Ophthalmologists Lisa Park and Anne Sumers address queries about eyes and vision.
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The Bacteria Behind Your Favorite Blues, Bries, and More
Microbiologist Rachel Dutton discusses the bacterial battle behind the tastes and textures of cheese.