Nature

BMC’s annual Ecology and Evolution Image Competition honors stunning photos that showcase the wonders of nature and the researchers working to understand them

While a dog believes that its owner is a god and provides everything he needs, a cat thinks that he is a god and has his owner for everything he needs. Even so, with the right approach, felines can be taught some basic behavioral guidelines

Numerous studies suggest that running can improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. Scientists have confirmed the beneficial substances that are released in the brain during this activity

The ‘Labroides dimidiatus’ takes care of its reputation by providing a personalized service to its clients, has a long-term memory, caresses predators, changes sex and recognizes itself in the mirror

Word origins and ancient DNA reveal the evolutionary path traveled by the languages spoken by half the world

A study shows how disturbances can profoundly affect an ecosystem no matter how insignificant or beneficial they may seem

An international consortium analyzes the cell-by-cell architecture of the placenta, intestine and kidneys, moving closer to achieving the dream of creating the first map of the entire organism

Two biologists have created Europe’s first botanical laboratory for non-invasive bamboo species in Spain’s Guadalquivir valley

Two studies analyze how the disappearance of the Y chromosome or the expression of its genes aggravates some tumors

The analysis of 90 scientific investigations concludes that living alone and having few social relationships shortens life

The Colombian is one of the authors of a recent study published in ‘Nature’ that warns that we have exceeded seven of the eight variables that they evaluated for maintaining a healthy and just planet

The experiment attained precise measurements using a processor of only 127 qubits and an error mitigation strategy

A U.S. project sterilized six felines over four years. The single dose opens an alternative route to surgery

Dutch citizen Gert-Jan Oskam, 40, was left paralyzed after a bicycle accident. He can now climb stairs with the help of crutches

An international consortium published a genetic blueprint of humanity that better reflects the spectrum of human diversity and heralds a “fairer” era in medicine

Hair loses its natural color when it lacks the cells capable of providing it. A study provides new clues to understand the origin of gray hair

The Spanish researcher from University College London took part in a macro-study that applies the theory of evolution to the fight against tumors

The scientific accomplishment raises the distant possibility of using the same technique for people, though experts caution that no one knows whether it would work for humans

A team of researchers has been able to trace the exact dimensions of the so-called north-facing corridor, although its purpose remains unknown

Researchers analyzed more than 200 Bronze Age skeletal remains in museum collections in Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Hungary and the Czech Republic

The so-called ‘Düsseldorf Patient’ – a 53-year-old man – has not had any antiretroviral treatment and has been virus-free for four years

Each of the six objects looks to weigh billions of times more than our sun

An experiment has highlighted the vulnerability of the current encryption system – something of concern to companies and governments all over the world

A Dutch team has succeeded in exchanging qubits between distant nodes with no direct connection between sender and receiver