How much does the evolution of human speech owe to one amino acid?

Male fruit flies don’t just sing to their mates; they also use sound-cancelling wing-flicks to jockey with rivals. This new understanding of how male flies compete for female partners could shed light on how the brain balances cooperation and competition.

New research on nematodes reveals how glial cells maintain and monitor neuronal dendrites.

Study reveals how immune cells in the gut distinguish between food and harmful pathogens, shedding light on the origins of both food allergies and intestinal diseases.

Unpacking “finger-like” protein bundles that protrude from cells may lead to novel treatments for metastasis.  

Long classified as a subset of common liver cancer, FLC should be considered its own unique disease. Now researchers are testing a combination drug therapy that targets FLC tumors.

New research reveals how the RapA enzyme protects against R-loop cytotoxicity in E. coli.

Every cell in the body and up to 80 percent of our genes operate under circadian control, significantly influencing our overall health. Here’s some ways to mitigate disruptions to this daily cycle.

From decoding the mysteries of memory formation to revealing cancer’s metabolic, neurologic, and genetic tricks, here are some fascinating discoveries that came out of Rockefeller in 2024.

Daniel Kronauer’s research on an unusual ant species illuminates the biochemistry and genetics behind complex social behavior—and potentially offers clues to the evolution of our own social brains.