Viruses, cells and cancer challenge one of biology’s simplest questions: what exactly makes something alive? Examining these systems reveals why the boundary between living and nonliving may be ...

What prompted the idea for the course? Most people view biological sex, or the physical features related to reproduction, as simple and binary – either male or female. Even those who recognize that ...

A new study published in Science and led by Monash University biologists reveals that the energy cost of reproduction is far greater than previously believed. The research, led by Dr. Samuel C Ginther ...

A large international study reveals that mammals tend to live longer when reproduction is suppressed. On average, lifespan increases by about 10 percent, though the reasons differ for males and ...

A recent Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study investigated the association between reproduction and biological aging based on epigenetic clocks. From the 8th to the 19th century, ...