By analyzing DNA from different cells in nearly 200 lines of maize plants, research led by the University of Michigan has ...

“Flea bites often result in small, red bumps, with a ‘halo’ around the bite center,” says Jim Fredericks, Ph.D., a ...

Clover is a common sight in many lawns, and it often sparks debate among homeowners about whether it is a weed or a plant with hidden benefits. Clover can be both a nuisance weed and a beneficial ...

Biologists have long debated why some plants and animals can adjust to a wide range of climates, while others can't.

A new comparison and analysis of the genomes of species in the genus Malus, which includes the domesticated apple and its wild relatives, revealed the evolutionary relationships among the species and ...

In a new study, researchers used more than 5 million measurements from individual trees across much of eastern North America and showed the rate at which introduced species are spreading has increased ...