Mental illness is often described in abstract terms, but is rooted in the brain. A study reveals that genes influencing ...

Ancient DNA reveals that childhood viruses lived with humans for thousands of years, reshaping how we understand human and ...

They drew with crayons, possibly fed on maggots and maybe even kissed us: Forty millenniums later, our ancient human cousins ...

Body hair has long been wrapped in myth, stereotype, and cultural judgment. Some populations are routinely described as hairier, others as naturally smooth, and these assumptions often get passed off ...

A Brazilian woman’s routine post-miscarriage tests led to a rare genetic revelation that surprised doctors and adds to our ...

For years, desi ghee and garlic have been prized in Indian kitchens, not only for adding flavour to food but for their ...

The new analysis study showed the delay may stem from genetic mutations that are present when a child is born – but activate ...

The oldest known cremation found in Africa, dating from 9,500 years ago, raises a question: Why were the remains burned in ...

The clinic will use artificial intelligence and genetic screening to detect and treat serious diseases such as cancer and ...

Humans ferried pigs across thousands of Pacific islands for millennia, reshaping ecosystems and blurring the line between ...

When scientists pulled genetic material from a pair of naturally preserved bodies in the central Sahara, they expected to ...

From tiger recoveries and chimpanzee genetics to AI conservation tools, this accessible overview includes exciting research ...