The size of human beings has increased over the past century thanks to better health and nutrition — but this change has not ...

The Department of Biology also offers unique study abroad opportunities in some of the world’s most exciting and important ecosystems, such as the Bahamas and the Galapagos Islands. Love the ocean and ...

It’s difficult to know what birds ‘think’ when they fly, but scientists in Australia and Canada are getting some remarkable ...

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Study: for chimpanzees, peeing is contagious Even if you're in top form, you're likely to start yawning if you see someone else doing it. For chimpanzees, peeing is contagious, researchers say.

Bipolar disorder is a complex psychiatric disorder, characterized by fluctuations between episodes of (hypo)mania and ...

Human biology is the study of all aspects of the human organism including evolution, genetics, ecology, anatomy and physiology, development, anthropology, and nutrition, among others. A deep ...

Collaborative research is driving the development of future treatments to ease symptoms of autism and epilepsy. The ...

The Ph.D. Program in Applied Biology at UMass Lowell trains outstanding students to contribute to the wide array of life science research needs. UMass Lowell's Ph.D. in Applied Biology program ...

White-faced capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica displayed a surprising ability to withstand extreme drought conditions.

In your first year, you will gain a broad understanding of the biology of normal and cancerous cells. In addition to studying the immune system, you will take pathology, microbiology and biochemistry ...