This newly found organism doesn’t act like a virus or a cell, and that could change everything we know about biology.

A newly discovered organism is blurring the lines between living and non-living.

An ant and fly from the Cretaceous period offer insights into the history of Ophiocordyceps, the fungal parasite made popular ...

As Earth enters an age of rapid ecological change, a quiet revolution is taking place in freezers chilled to -80°C.

Because they rely on hosts for a majority of functions, viruses aren’t considered alive. But entities like ‘Sukunaarchaeum ...

Scientists used patterned plastic surfaces to trick bacteria into halting their own spread. These designs may prevent ...

Two life forms living together helped spark the evolution of all complex life. By learning to appreciate this process more ...

Salinity is a rising threat to global agriculture, severely limiting crop productivity and damaging soil health. New research reveals how the ...

Within a tiny plankton, an even smaller cell has been found living an unexpectedly virus-like existence, challenging what it ...

Joan Merriam lives in Nevada City with her new golden retriever Frankie, her Maine coon cat Indy, and the infinite spirits of her beloved goldens Joey and Casey. You can reach Joan at ...

Researchers used different methods of soil sample pulverization prior to DNA extraction — vertical and horizontal homogenization (mixing). Vertical homogenization proved more effective regarding both ...

Members of the Aster and Symphyotrichum genera are long-beloved plants with a wide range of nativity across North America.