Biodiversity

A new study outlines the ways by which city life may be shaping the evolution of urban coyotes, the highly adaptable carnivores spotted in alleyways from Berkeley, Calif., to the Bronx, in New York.

Pawpaw fruits — the largest native fruits in North America — have become popular among foragers and foodies alike, with their custard-like texture and a sweet flavor often described as a cross between a mango and a banana.

A new study published in Cell uncovers the deep evolutionary roots of flint and dent maize, commonly known as corn, two foundational varieties central to modern maize breeding and cultivation. Eighteen samples came from Ozark rockshelters and provide the first ancient maize DNA from east of the Rocky Mountains.

WashU sophomores work with villagers in rural Madagascar to conserve biodiversity.

Bird wing shape is a trait that influences biodiversity patterns on islands around the world, according to research from WashU biologists.

Students in the “Geospatial Field Methods” course used drones to map flooding along the Meramec River.

WashU biologists investigate inner workings of DNA methylation in plants.

The WashU Arboretum, home to some 6,500 trees across the Danforth Campus, recently received Level III accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program.

Duygu Özpolat’s work revolves around annelids—looking at how they develop and regenerate.

Feng Jiao and collaborators plan to grow food through carbon dioxide electrolysis.