This often means eliminating the use of chemicals or pesticides, while still taking care of any pest issues. There have been many popular household alternatives to standard chemical treatments that ...

A team was able to edit the DNA of Lactobacillus strains directly without a template from other organisms. This technique is indistinguishable from natural variation and enabled the researchers to ...

Kendall Square has become a hub of biotech innovation and a popular location for up and coming life sciences firms. Now, a ...

New ice lithography method enables creation of nanoscale patterns on living tardigrades, advancing integration of biological ...

Researchers discovered tiny features on sculpins' fins which may enable them to cling firmly in harsh underwater environments.

New Zealand is considering a major overhaul of its genetic modification laws. While proponents tout the potential for more ...

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Researchers have used a fungus and bacteria to create rigid, living structures similar to bone and coral, which could one day ...

Mindy Weisberger’s book, Rise of the Zombie Bugs, explores the sophisticated—and macabre—relationships between zombifying ...

THE high incidence of acute joint disease in male patients with positive prostatic cultures, in addition to the knowledge that animals infected with L organisms frequently have arthritis ...

Back in November, the team revealed a sketch of what the new design would look like. After receiving some feedback, they decided to make a few tweaks to it, simplifying the design. One of the ...