Playful, mischievous, lovable, or lazy, canine personalities seem to span a spectrum as broad as found in humans. Indeed, one of the first questions that every potential dog owner asks is how a specific breed's quirks will fit into what…

Playful, mischievous, lovable, or lazy, canine personalities seem to span a spectrum as broad as found in humans. Indeed, one of the first questions that every potential dog owner asks is how a specific breed's quirks will fit into what…
The shamrock is one of the classic symbols of St. Patrick’s Day. Shamrocks, or clover, are generally found with three symmetrical leaves. However, the luckiest among us will occasionally stumble upon an exceedingly rare four-leaf clover. In fact, it’s estimated…
Scientists have identified ~200,000 genes in the human genome. However, the majority of research focuses on a far narrower subset of around 2,000 genes. Out of these 2,000 genes, a few have risen to the level of superstardom. Here are…
Would it surprise you to know that some of the small, striped fish in your local pet store are also a fundamental model organism in research labs across the world? Danio rerio, or "Zebrafish", are a common sight in freshwater…