Learn about the El Mirón cave in northern Spain, home to the unusually red bones of a buried woman and ancient carnivores ...

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

In an article published in Molecular Cell, scientists have discovered how the three-dimensional organization of DNA in our ...

Ancient DNA analysis provides new insights into our linguistic roots. Where did the Indo-European language family originate?

New research reveals that despite decades of overfishing, shortfin mako sharks in the Atlantic still have relatively high ...

Researchers discovered how genetic switches shaped human brain evolution by fine-tuning shared gene expression.

Protein synthesis is vital for life, translating genetic information from DNA to functional proteins through transcription ...

Scientists from Flinders University in Australia have made a surprising discovery about a recently identified type of genetic material called circular RNAs. Their research suggests that these ...

Variant Bio recently announced a multimillion-dollar deal with a pharmaceutical company, and some of that money will go to ...

UC Santa Cruz genomics experts gained new insights into the campus's endearingly eccentric mascot — and overcame the unique ...

New research suggests that the first Indo-European speakers lived in southern Russia 6,500 years ago, challenging ...

February is American Heart Month, which is an appropriate time to learn how genetic testing can protect your family.