Historians have long debated the role that Dr. Franklin played in identifying the double helix. A new opinion essay argues that she was an “equal contributor.”
Author: Emily Anthes
Bird Flu Sample from Chilean Man Showed Some Signs of Adaptation to Mammals
These changes were unlikely to be enough to allow the virus to spread easily among humans, and the health risk to the public remains low, experts said.
Studies Link Common Childhood Viruses to Rare Hepatitis Cases
Infection with multiple common viruses may be responsible for the cases that puzzled doctors last year.
Scientists Investigate a Bird Flu Outbreak in Seals
Wild birds passed the virus to seals in New England at least twice last summer, a new study suggests.
Could the Next Blockbuster Drug Be Lab-Rat Free?
Alternatives to animal testing are gaining momentum.
What Drove the Creation of Working Dog Breeds?
Genetic variants associated with brain development help distinguish breeds designed for different physical tasks, a new study reports.
The Animal Translators
Scientists are using machine learning to eavesdrop on naked mole rats, fruit bats, crows and whales — and to communicate back.
Did My Cat Just Hit On Me? An Adventure in Pet Translation
Entrepreneurs are aiming to put A.I.-powered pet translation tools into our pockets.
Viral Infections and Gene Variant Are Linked to Child Hepatitis Cases
Some of the children were infected with adeno-associated virus 2 and shared a relatively uncommon gene variant, according to two small studies.
Did Nature Heal During the Pandemic ‘Anthropause’?
Covid precautions created a global slowdown in human activity — and an opportunity to learn more about the complex ways we affect other species.