Biology

Explore breakthroughs in biology from Harvard and beyond—discoveries in genetics, ecosystems, health, and the science of life.

Discoveries: short takes on cutting-edge research

Growing liver implants, mapping the sense of smell, and journalism at risk

by Jonathan Shaw

This Harvard Scientist Is Changing the Future of Genetic Diseases

David Liu has pioneered breakthroughs in gene editing, creating new therapies that may lead to cures.

by Veronique Greenwood

What Makes the Human Mind?

Biological anthropologist Marc Hauser explores what he terms “humaniqueness”

Best Friend Bests Chimp

How domestication allows animals to communicate with humans 

by Christopher Reed