A new study on anglerfish evolution reveals how these deep-sea creatures adapted to the extreme bathypelagic zone, achieving ...

In the rapidly evolving field of genomics, sequencing technologies play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of genetic material. Among the most prominent methods are Illumina sequencing and ...

For the second consecutive year, three faculty members in the Department of Biology have received National Institutes of ...

This variability may be part of a bet-hedging strategy, where populations express a range of phenotypes to ensure survival in unpredictable environments. In addition phenotypic variability between ...

A Rice University study sheds light on the extraordinary evolution of anglerfish, a group of deep-sea dwellers whose bizarre ...

"For centuries, historical beliefs have shaped our understanding of the past, often leading us to accept theories as truth," ...

A genome study reveals no genetic ties between Armenians and the Balkans, disproving long-held ancestry theories. The ...

When state biologists want to know how many moose are wandering around in different parts of Alaska, they usually get into ...

Learn about jaguar conservation efforts, the importance of Jaguar Conservation Units, and how global initiatives protect ...

Last year, Dubai resident Charmy* took a genetic test hoping it would solve a medical mystery that had been plaguing her for ...

This compelling study is a splendid advance in approximately doubling the number of sequenced chiton genomes, providing what appears to be among the best genome annotations for chiton genomes ...