When ancient humans interbred, new research shows that the pairings were predominantly male Neanderthals and female Homo ...

The transition from non-life to life was very likely aided by an asteroid hitting Earth, prebiotic chemistry, molecular ...

Human taste is as diverse and malleable as the flavor of meat itself. Some cultures prize aspects of gamey-ness, such as the ...

Ancient linkups may have happened more frequently between female humans and male Neanderthals, according to an new genetic ...

This article discusses precision fermentation, as well as the nutritional profile, sustainability, and applications of fermented fat products.

The human genome is a rich, complex record of migration, encounters, and inheritance written over thousands of millennia.

Most people alive today carry fragments of Neanderthal DNA in their genome. Now scientists are gaining a more intimate ...

Geneticists have a better understanding of how prehistoric pairings unfolded, with new research suggesting they were mostly ...

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Researchers say study identifies location of oligodendrocytes in the brain, and integrates information about gene expression and the structural features of neurons.

Was Plato a sage, spiritual teacher, or prophet whose philosophy echoed Christian ideas centuries before Christ?

Public condemnation of identity-based violence is generally widespread, but new research shows this opposition may be surprisingly fragile. In this talk, Princeton University Professors Rafaela ...