How large is a large language model? Think about it this way. In the center of San Francisco there’s a hill called Twin Peaks from which you can view nearly the entire city. Picture all of it—every ...

As I reflect on a year of Quanta biology stories to decide which of the many excellent ones to recommend, I am relying on memory. But what exactly does that mean? “Memory” is a slippery word. It means ...

The biological world is always expanding as research is constantly being done. Because of this, many findings often fall under the radar despite having the potential to change the world. Here are some ...

The human biology major will provide students with a broad biological understanding of our species, from molecules, genes, and cells to tissues, organ systems and organism/environment interactions.

The Science Brief first walks through a definition of aging, outlining several biological processes that are commonly associated with it such as cellular, genetic, systemic, and immune. Afterwards, ...

Australian researchers are turning to nature for the next computing revolution, harnessing living cells and biological systems as potential replacements for traditional silicon chips. A new paper from ...

Biology, the study of life, offers a degree that’s as versatile as it is impactful. From understanding the complexities of human health to exploring ecosystems and advancing biotechnology, biology ...

It’s not just about chromosomes. Or reproductive cells. Or any other binary metric. Many genetic, environmental and developmental variations can produce what are thought of as masculine and feminine ...

02 February 2023, Hesse, Marburg: A press spokeswoman points to a plasmid model at the Görzhausen I Biontech site. Photo: Sebastian Christoph Gollnow/dpa (Photo by Sebastian Christoph Gollnow/picture ...

Opening Fall 2022, the systems and synthetic biology major provides students with a broad understanding of these two related and interdisciplinary fields. Systems biology aims to understand how ...

Axolotls are endangered amphibians that can regrow their body parts. While some people have them as pets, they are found in two lakes in Mexico. Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images Axolotls may look a ...