Modern humans descended from not one, but at least two ancestral populations that drifted apart and later reconnected, long before modern humans spread across the globe.

Scientists discovered humans descended from two ancient populations, not one. These groups split 1.5 million years ago.

Genes from the minority population, particularly those related to brain function, may have played a crucial role in human ...

Utilizing sophisticated analyses grounded in complete genome sequences, researchers at the University of Cambridge have ...

Studies have suggested that genes under strong sexual selection tend to evolve rapidly, particularly those associated with ...

Yet despite this growing interest in consciousness, the million-dollar question remains: does the stoned ape theory have any ...

Piecing together the story of Europe’s earliest settlers is a challenge, largely because relevant human fossils are scarce.

Very few humans have gone up against bird flu. But we've all dealt with seasonal flu for years. Some of our immune systems ...

Piecing together the story of Europe's earliest settlers is a challenge, largely because relevant human fossils are scarce. On March 12, researchers ...