It’s one of the most important genes in biology, but in a new study, 'Sry', the gene that makes males male, has been found to have a new part that was hiding in plain sight.
Scientists think face masks help limit virus spread by protecting everyone else from the infected wearer. As a result, face masks are now mandatory in many cities, states and countries to limit the spread of COVID-19.
The Institute for Molecular Bioscience's Professor Kate Schroder talks about her highs and lows on the path to success, and what advice she would give herself if she was 16 years old today.
Instead of protecting us from the virus that causes COVID-19, the body's natural defence mechanisms can overreact and inflict damage. Understanding why could make the infection far less dangerous.
The Sydney Funnel-web spider is considered the world’s deadliest spider—but even lethal venomous spiders have a moment of vulnerability when they moult.
