From Aristotle’s early groupings to Linnaeus’ binomial system, taxonomy has evolved into a dynamic science shaped by genetic discoveries. Modern tools like DNA barcoding are refining our understanding ...

The genus Pedobacter, first established with the characterisation of Pedobacter heparinus, has experienced a notable expansion with the isolation of several novel species from diverse environments.

Using random DNA shotgun sequencing, it is possible to directly obtain total genomic DNA from an environmental sample without the need for laboratory cultures. This ‘metagenomic’ approach has become a ...

Fossils retrieved from an underground cave in South Africa may represent a previously unknown species of the human genus, Homo. The fossils come from at least 15 individuals recovered from a ...

Tyson belos is described, based on specimens from the Great Barrier Reef, Trobriand Islands, and Lau Islands. This diminutive (gravid female 18.8 mm SL), coral-reef species differs conspicuously from ...