Lab-Grown Brain Balls Are Starting to Look More Lifelike
WIRED “Organoid” brain tissue models grown in a lab for two years can help scientists study a critical period of…
What Ligers, Grolar Bears, and Mules Show Scientists About Evolution
WIRED Hybrids, once treated as biological misfits, have been the secret saviors of many animal species in trouble. Reconciling that…
Bacteria May Rig Their DNA to Speed Up Evolution
WIRED If DNA repair makes useful mutations more likely, it could accelerate cells’ adaptations to harsh environments. Source: WIRED
Decoding the Geometry of Viruses Could Lead to Better Vaccines
WIRED Mathematical insights into how RNA helps viruses pull together their protein shells could guide future studies of viral behavior…