BiologyOctober 2, 2017
Toad Tadpoles Turn Homegrown Poisons on One Another
Young amphibians are the first animals thought to use toxins against rivals of their own species
Stories by Christie Wilcox
Christie Wilcox is a postdoctoral researcher in cellular and molecular biology at the University of Hawaii, where she studies venom. She is also a science blogger and communicator.
BiologyJuly 10, 2017
Moonlighting Genes Evolve for a Venomous Job
An unexpected mechanism allows wasps to rapidly co-opt genes for new toxic functions
BiologyMay 1, 2017
How a Wasp Turns Cockroaches into Zombies
A special chemical blend injected into the brains of cockroaches makes them pawns in the jewel wasp’s control—and perfect live food for its offspring
BiologyAugust 1, 2016
How a Wasp Turns Cockroaches into Zombies
A special chemical blend injected into the brains of cockroaches makes them pawns in the jewel wasp’s control—and perfect live food for its offspring
The SciencesMarch 1, 2013
Small Guts May Be a Tradeoff for Big Brains
Big brains may mean small guts
The SciencesFebruary 14, 2013
"A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for."
HealthJanuary 14, 2013
Gingrey is a bad doctor, says science
HealthJanuary 10, 2013
Fake Feces To Treat Deadly Disease: Scientists Find They Can Just Make Sh*t Up
Mind & BrainJanuary 9, 2013
People With Brown Eyes Appear More Trustworthy, But That's Not The Whole Story
EvolutionJanuary 7, 2013
Parasitic Wasps Master Microbiology In Addition To Neurochemistry
EvolutionJanuary 3, 2013
Expensive Organs: Guppies Reveal The Cost Of Big Brains
The SciencesJanuary 1, 2013
Corals Recruit Fish Bodyguards To Protect Them From Seaweed
Reefs recruit fish as bodyguards
The SciencesDecember 31, 2012
Science Sushi: 2012 in Review
The SciencesDecember 25, 2012
Happy Holidays, from my tank to yours!
Space & PhysicsDecember 15, 2012
The Best Gangnam Parody I've Seen Yet
HealthDecember 12, 2012
Don't Pee On It: Zinc Emerges As New Jellyfish Sting Treatment
EvolutionNovember 27, 2012
Plant's Cry For Help Attracts The Wrong Crowd
The SciencesNovember 26, 2012
Musical Monday: As Hard As It Is
The SciencesNovember 21, 2012
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but Wild Sex excites me
The SciencesNovember 15, 2012
Advice for grad students: own it.
The SciencesNovember 14, 2012
Tis the season of giving
The SciencesNovember 12, 2012
Musical Monday: Stay Near Me
EvolutionNovember 8, 2012
Coral Recruits Goby Bodyguards Against Seaweed Assassins
EnvironmentNovember 7, 2012
Prop 37 Loses, Scientists Cheer