Research Articles
The Biology of Political Decision-Making: How Your Brain Votes
Explore the emerging science of the political brain where neuroscience, genetics, and politics converge to reveal hidden forces shaping political decisions.
The Fishy Cost of Sex Appeal: How a Cancer Gene Stays in the Game
Exploring how the Xmrk oncogene persists in Xiphophorus cortezi fish through evolutionary trade-offs between sexual attraction and deadly cancer risk.
Biocultural Theory: The Tapestry of Human Experience
Explore biocultural theory, an integrative framework revealing how biology and culture interact in a continuous feedback loop to shape human experience.
Biological and Cultural Diversity: The Evolutionary Legacy of Darwin for Development
Exploring how Darwin's principles of diversification apply to both biological systems and cultural development, and their implications for modern conservation and innovation.
The Tiny Titan of Science: How a 250-Word Abstract Can Make or Break a Discovery
Explore the critical role of abstracts in scientific research and how these concise summaries determine the visibility and impact of groundbreaking discoveries.
Beyond the "What": How a 60-Year-Old Biology Idea is Revolutionizing Neuroscience
Discover how Niko Tinbergen's Four Questions provide a complete framework for understanding brain function and behavior in modern neuroscience education.
The Cellular Tango: How Np63α and YB-1 Orchestrate Skin's Renewal and Cancer Defense
Explore the fascinating interaction between Np63α and YB-1 proteins and their crucial role in skin biology, cancer development, and cellular regulation.
The Inner World of a Bee: Unpacking Animal Consciousness
Exploring the fascinating science behind animal consciousness, from problem-solving crows to empathetic elephants and what this reveals about the nature of mind.
The Battle of the Sexes: What Evolution Really Says About Men and Women
Exploring the evolutionary roots of human sex differences and separating scientific facts from common misconceptions.
Hervé Harant: The Naturalist-Physician Who Bridged Nature and Medicine in Montpellier
Explore the life and work of Hervé Harant, the naturalist-physician who pioneered medical ecology and bridged the gap between natural history and modern biology in Montpellier.