A genetic mutation unique to humans could explain the emergence of speech. Researchers have found that inserting this variant ...

Bits of viral genes incorporated into human DNA have been linked to cancer, ALS and schizophrenia. But many of these genes ...

Once scientists have collected an eDNA sample, they analyze it via bar coding, which can either look for a single species or ...

A rare and deliberate signal between a mother chimpanzee and her daughter raises new questions about ape communication, ...

A recent study has revealed a bizarre behavior in chimpanzees—urination seems to be contagious among group members! When one ...

Have you ever looked at the beach and wondered how many grains of sand there are? That can be mind-boggling to think about. Scientists estimate that, depending on the grain size and density, a single ...

In Greek mythology, a chimera is a grotesque hybrid. But chimeras are not just tales. Here's how some scientists have been ...

Ancient DNA is telling us more and more about humans and environments long past. Could it also help rescue the future?

The Noonan lab at Yale University is focused on understanding how HARs contribute to the evolution of uniquely human brain features.

Border Collies are the smartest breed of dogs, excelling in learning commands, solving puzzles, and competing in herding and ...

World Bonobo Day highlights the urgent need to protect bonobos from habitat destruction, poaching, and deforestation.

What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.