Conifers, such as pines, spruces, and firs, produce sticky resins that protect the trees from insects and pathogens.

Biosphere 2 isn’t just the site of a famous human experiment. Today, scientists there work to understand how life emerges in barren environments.

The team analyzed DNA from about 100 trees per species, searching for genetic clues about the history and future of each ...

Every time a eukaryotic cell divides, it faces a monumental challenge: It must carefully duplicate and divide its genetic ...