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Loss of Altruism (and A Body Plan) Without A Loss of Genes
The evolutionary loss of the ‘altruistic’ worker caste in ants is not accompanied by a…
UBC Scientists Discover Possible “Obesity Gene”
Scientists at the University of British Columbia have discovered a gene that could be an…
Genders Differ Dramatically in Evolved Mate Preferences
Men’s and women’s ideas of the perfect mate differ significantly due to evolutionary pressures, according…
Soraya de Chadarevian awarded NSF grant for "Heredity under the Microscope: A History of Human Chromosomes."
Congratulations to Professor Soraya de Chadarevian, who was awarded an NSF grant for her book project,…
The Evolutionary Link Between Diet and Stomach Acidity
An analysis of data on stomach acidity and diet in birds and mammals suggests that…
Patrick Allard Receives 2015 Innovation in Regulatory Science Award
Congratulations to Assistant Professor Patrick Allard, who has received a Burroughs Wellcome Fund Innovation in Regulatory…
Diverse Parental Genes Lead to Taller, Smarter Children, Finds Extensive Study
Those who are born to parents from diverse genetic backgrounds tend to be faster-thinking and…
Study Finds Males May Contribute to Offspring's Mental Development Before Pregnancy
A new study from Indiana University provides evidence in mice that males may play a…
Cuba Nearly Eliminates Mother-to-Child HIV Infections
Cuba on 30 June became the first country in the world to receive validation from…
Congratulations Class of 2015 Graduates!
Congratulations, Class of 2015. Wishing each of you the best in your future endeavors! -The…
Flatworms Could Replace Mammals for Some Toxicology Tests
Scientists at UC San Diego have discovered that planarians, commonly used in high-school biology labs…
SCSU Science Team Working to Save Connecticut’s Bats from Extinction
Bats are dying by the millions, and there’s no sure way to stop the plague…