Many animals get their external marking -- such as, feathers, hair or scales-from genetics. But it turns out, the crocodile gets its head patterns differently. (Story aired on ATC on Dec. 11, 202.) ...

How can the diversity of living organisms be explained? Although the answer that usually comes to mind is genetics, the truth ...

In our Centre for Evolution and Cancer, researchers apply Darwin’s principle of natural selection within ecosystems to ...

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced that after a thorough application and review process, the Commission ...

The influence of probiotics on immune function has gained attention due to their role in modulating the gut microbiota, which interacts closely with the immune system. Emerging research reveals that ...

Scientists identified early genetic mutations in healthy women’s breast cells that may lead to breast cancer, particularly in ...

NC State researchers are using genetics to create climate-resistant Fraser firs.

How can we explain the morphological diversity of living organisms? Although genetics is the answer that typically springs to mind, it is not the only explanation. By combining observations of ...

Cancer researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia see promise in personalized medicine to help crack the code on ...

For reptiles, crocodiles have some pretty distinct skin. Instead of the sleek and smooth scales on snakes and lizards, ...

The surprising way crocodile scales form offers a glimpse into how evolution works beyond genes.

Large-scale protein and gene profiling have massively expanded the landscape of cancer-associated proteins and gene mutations, but it has been difficult to discern whether they play an active role in ...