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Side-blotched lizards probably don’t call the game that, but they play a version of it anyway. A new study explains the ...

Coffee may boost longevity and lower diabetes risk according to the latest research. Here is what the evidence tells us.

An almost completely white deer, known as a piebald deer, was spotted in East Sandwich. Wildlife specialist says, 'Observe ...

Structural variations (SVs)—large-scale changes in DNA sequence—play a crucial role in shaping traits such as yield, quality, and environmental adaptation in crops.

Researchers found genetic differences that likely resulted from humans killing aggressive bears, leaving docile individuals ...

After years of meticulous planning and anticipation, Saleel Gharpure, founder of The Urban Trails, finally captured a breathtaking shot of the rare black leopard (melanistic leopard) in Kenya. Known ...

South Texas faces higher rates of Alzheimer's disease. Understanding why is an endlessly complicated mission for local researchers.

UNL researchers are linking cattle genetics and rumen microbes to find ways to cut methane losses and boost feed efficiency ...