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The discovery of calcarin proteins in calcareous sponges highlights gene duplication and neofunctionalization as drivers of parallel biomineralization.

A new computer-vision algorithm can track urination and defecation patterns as a marker of social behavior in rodents.

The loss of the gene DEGS1 drives neurodegeneration in fruit flies by altering the morphology and function of glial cells.

Individual needs and social context can shape risk-taking behaviour in animals.

Pesticide resistance in the global super pest, the spider mite Tetranychus urticae, arises through identical mutations in multiple genetic pathways that appear independently in multiple populations.

High-intensity exercise relieves pain more than low-intensity activity – but only in males with high fitness levels.

Caterpillars of the large cabbage white butterfly use olfactory information to avoid natural enemies and to find their host plants.

Skin contact during parental care can influence the skin microbiome of poison frog tadpoles.