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The genetic and behavioral diversity of the zebra finch, both in the wild and in captivity, make it well-suited for neuroethological studies of vocal learning, culture, and social bonding.

Wealth and inequality impact blood pressure in a population with the lowest risk of heart disease in the world.

Two proteins called Sec17 and Sec18 may have a larger role in membrane fusion than is commonly assumed in textbook models.

Ketamine strengthens connections between two brain regions that are involved in the production and regulation of dopamine, which may explain how the drug can alleviate depression.

Research in many different areas of medicine will benefit from new approaches to peer review and publishing.

The cyanobacterium Synechocystis secretes a specific sulphated polysaccharide to form floating cell aggregates.

A study of almost 800 Arabidopsis thaliana plants from across Europe reveals how the environment and evolutionary pressures shape their metabolites.

Geneticists should include links to and information about permanently preserved voucher specimens on genome databases and publications.

Heart attacks have a ripple effect on how other organs exchange biomolecules that help the heart respond to injury.

When a yeast cell runs out of fuel, it can increase the flux through a central metabolic pathway by simply changing the location of an enzyme.