Alexis Madrigal
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Horshoe crabs bleed for biomedicine
The bright blue blood of horseshoe crabs is a biomedical treasure, but harvesting the blood of these unique creatures seems ...

Could humans communicate with dolphins in the near future?
Animal researchers are working on a project that would allow humans to communicate with free-swimming dolphins in real time ...
Synthetic biologist explores the meaning of making life
The following is an excerpt. Christina Agapakis is a rising star among the new generation of biology researchers. Trained in ...