Humanity may not be extraordinary but rather the natural evolutionary outcome for our planet and likely others, according to a new model for how intelligent life developed on Earth.

New research has revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex brain circuits independently, despite sharing a common ancestor. These findings challenge the traditional view of ...

Humans evolved late in Earth history. While this timing inspired the conclusion that humanlike life is a cosmic improbability ...

Scientists found that evolution led bird and mammal brains to evolve separately, using different genetic instructions.

Darwin's theory of natural selection provides an explanation for why organisms develop traits that help them survive and reproduce.

In a new study published in Science, a Belgian research team explores how genetic switches controlling gene activity define ...

Enzymes significantly speed up the chemical reactions that keep you alive. Researchers are using AI to create new ones to tackle modern challenges.

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

A research team led by Durham University has made the surprising discovery that a type of gut bacteria has evolved to use one of their enzymes to perform an important function after death.

John Bertram Reinitz, a professor in the Departments of Statistics, Ecology and Evolution, Molecular Genetics & Cell Biology ...

BioSkryb Genomics, a Durham company focused on single-cell and ultra-low input multiomics, has introduced a new service called ResolveSEQ MRD, which allows more detailed classification and ...

The human body is a key subject of research by scientists worldwide. A biomedical engineering research team led by Professor ...