Also known as selective breeding, artificial selection is the human-guided cousin of evolution by natural selection. Instead ...

Ever bitten into a crunchy, sweet carrot and wondered how it got that vibrant orange color? Or enjoyed a juicy, seedless ...

What is selective breeding? videoWhat is selective breeding? In this short film for primary schools Michaela Strachen introduces the concept of inherited characteristics in animals and vegetables ...

A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance. Led by experts at Newcastle University's Coralassist Lab, the study documents the world's first ...

The experts conducted selective breeding trials for two different traits, either the tolerance to a short intense heat exposure (10 days, reaching +3.5°C) or a less-intense but long-term exposure ...