BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Ross Park Zoo’s animals of the month for February are Arctic Foxes Lilly and Blue, who are designed for cold weather with their fluffy winter coats. The foxes have ...

Since few species have their own sequenced genome, scientists often use the DNA of a related species as a stand-in — a shortcut that can distort research findings. A new study published in Cell shows ...

When scientists want to trace how a species has changed over time—and predict its prospects for survival—they turn to DNA. But what if the genetic map guiding them belongs to the wrong animal? A study ...