A groundbreaking DNA study reveals how genetic mutations pass through generations, offering new insights into disease and ...

Our human species emerged in Africa around 300,000 years ago but scientists don't yet have a clear picture of what kind of ...

Early humans had almost no hope of surviving severe burns, so evolution may have prioritised the selection of genes that heal ...

Studying human evolution involves piecing together scattered clues about how we survived against tough odds. One of the ...

Imagine a single genetic mutation, tucked deep within our DNA, forever changing the course of human history. Could a tiny ...

Early humans' mastery of fire may have triggered genetic changes that help heal minor burns but complicate recovery from ...

During a brief but dramatic chapter in Earth's history about 41,000 years ago, the planet’s magnetic field nearly collapsed.

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have demonstrated that intensified environmental variability (EV) can promote the ...