Researchers discover a new high-altitude Himalayan lake — and its waters are red
The reddish hue of the lake is likely due to iron-rich minerals in the area
Intestinal roundworm cells eat their own DNA as part of a healthy lifecycle
During their development, DNA off the ends of their chromosomes are chopped off and destroyed
DNA-RNA hybrid molecules keep the very centers of our cells together
Complex arrangements of these molecules keep the molecular machinery in our cells working properly
A special protein keeps chromosomes neat and clean during mitosis
The protein, called Ki-67, has similar properties to our detergents
Scientists discover a gene for scarless skin regeneration
This gene is active in newborn mice and gets turned off as they age
Tardigrades glow bright to survive blasts of UV radiation
A fluorescent coat protects some species of tardigrade from lethal doses of UV radiation
Working-class ants take the reins when the Indian jumping ant queen dies
This transition fundamentally changes their brains