Biology

Fishtown Wild Turkey

Wild turkey on solo 'adventure' captures curiosity of Fishtown residents

Defining when human life begins is not a question science can answer – it's a question of politics and ethical values

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Rare half-male, half-female bird found at Pennsylvania nature reserve

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Botanist discovers new wildflower species native to Philly-area

Wildflower Philly Species

People age in at least 4 different styles, Stanford study finds

Scientists identify four different types of aging

Lost for a century, endangered Jersey Shore plant species makes impressive comeback

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Stop calling it a choice: Biological factors drive homosexuality

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Platelets: The chameleons of cancer biology

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Birdwatchers photograph rare 'half-male, half-female' cardinal in Pennsylvania

Cardinal bird

Philly's BioBots develops 3D printer to make human tissue

Villanova professor sees earthworms as hope for human blood substitute

Tumor cells don't have the same moves as healthy cells, Drexel study finds

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Superheroes and superheroines: Rowan bioengineering students unleashed

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Phytoplankton bloom brings turquoise waters to Jersey Shore

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This Philly biotech company wants to revive the dead

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Infrequently Asked Questions: Why do so many bugs hit my windshield?

Penn Vet blindness study shows how eye cells regenerate before they die

WATCH: Small World in Motion displays stunning scenes of microbiology

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Microbiologist recreates 'Starry Night' with bacteria in petri dish

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Chemical Heritage Foundation to merge with San Francisco-based Life Sciences Foundation

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Artist from Pa. creates tree that can bear 40 different fruits

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Foraging bees select among flowers with advanced cognition

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Robot finds thriving sea life beneath Antarctic ice

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Endangered desert pupfish can 'hold its breath' up to 5 hours

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Spotted lanternflies are sparse here, but an expert predicts a resurgence

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For most kids, camp homesickness is just a 'bump in the road.' A CHOP expert explains how parents should respond

Camp Homesickness

As trans athletes face barriers, a Philly group offers LGBTQ+ leagues

Stonewall Philly Volleyball

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Adorable baby parades return to the Jersey Shore this summer

Jersey Shore baby parades

The Phillies see Gage Wood as a starter, and a pitcher 'Philadelphia fans are gonna learn to love'

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