Some single-celled organisms are known to transition to multicellularity during their lifetimes, usually either by cloning themselves or when many similar cells come together to form a larger ...
The transition from non-life to life was very likely aided by an asteroid hitting Earth, prebiotic chemistry, molecular ...
From alumni-led discussion series to visits to the Met, these programs create space for collaboration, mentorship, and ...
The discovery of a billion-year-old fossil in Scotland offers exciting new insight into animal evolution, BC researcher says Loch Torridon in Scotland, where the microfossil was discovered. Photo: ...
Should you ever find yourself playing a trivia game on the topic of moths and butterflies, here are a few facts that might ...
Compared to previous theories, the current research emphasizes the complexity of the biological and chemical processes that brought about life.
Scientists at MIT have found compelling chemical evidence that Earth’s earliest animals were likely ancient sea sponges. Hidden inside rocks over 541 million years old are rare molecular “fingerprints ...
Scientists are still trying to identify what a healthy gut microbiome looks like, but new research may offer a clue.