Genetic tweaks allowed early humans to stand, balance and walk on two legs instead of moving on all fours like other primates ...

Two small genetic changes reshaped the human pelvis, setting our early ancestors on the path to upright walking, scientists say.

Lead is a powerful neurotoxin that disrupts the growth and function of both brain and body. There is no safe level of lead exposure, and even the smallest traces can impair memory, learning and ...

Evolutionary biologists have long believed that the human-biting mosquito, Culex pipiens form molestus,evolved from the ...

A new study has uncovered significant genetic and antigenic diversity among H9N2 avian influenza viruses circulating in ...

Evolutionary biologists have long believed that the human-biting mosquito, Culex pipiens form molestus, evolved from the bird ...

The field of fish conservation is grappling with the complex challenges posed by human-modified landscapes. As habitats undergo rapid transformation due to ...

An international team of researchers led by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig ...

Ants have evolved an acute sense of smell, which requires each sensory neuron to choose one scent receptor out of hundreds.

Researchers confirmed that sperm accumulate mutations over the years, increasing the risk of transmitting diseases to ...