Dragonflies have evolved special light-sensing proteins that let them see deeper red light than most animals. Researchers have now discovered that the mechanism of red vision is shared with humans and this ability comes from small molecular changes that could inspire new biomedical technologies.

Nagoya University researchers demonstrated that native soil bacteria, when treated with decoy molecules, can degrade non-native compounds, including persistent pollutants such as dioxins, without genetic modification.

POSTECH reveals how mosaic partial reprogramming enhances wound repair responses.

Salk scientists find a plant protein that can directly sense temperature, giving plants a built-in cellular “thermostat" that could be a useful target for creating future crops that are more resilient in the face of extreme temperatures.