Cuckoos are nest parasites, meaning they lay their eggs in other birds' nests. The female cuckoo has to lay eggs that mimic the color, size and shape of the eggs of the host bird. Using a massive data ...

Scientists have unraveled the enigma of inheritance of coat color patterns in dogs. The researchers discovered that a genetic variant responsible for a very light coat in dogs and wolves originated ...

This illustration provides an explanation of the process of using CRISPR gene-editing technology to investigate the key gene that determines butterfly wing patterns. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!