Seven Wonders of Biology

A decades-old essay offers newfound appreciation for progress.

Answering this question may seem straightforward, but actually requires an odyssey through information theory and molecular biology.

The modern centrifuge was first designed for milkfat separation in the dairy industry. Today, it is ubiquitous in research laboratories. To whom do we owe its astonishing versatility?

In 2017, there were just over 600 clinical trials initiated in China. By 2023, that number was nearly 2,000. How can American companies kick off a similar boom?

With a litany of gene therapies and longevity medicine staving off biological death, those paid to write about it must reimagine their craft.

Some researchers claim that a Chilean vine can mimic the leaves of a plastic houseplant thanks to a form of primitive vision. But extraordinary claims require equally extraordinary evidence.