Human evolution’s biggest mystery, which emerged 15 years ago from a 60,000-year-old pinkie finger bone, finally started to ...

Here are 10 major findings about human ancestors and our close ancient relatives that scientists announced in 2025. A handful ...

The human genome is made up of 23 pairs of chromosomes, the biological blueprints that make humans … well, human. But it turns out that some of our DNA — about 8% — are the remnants of ancient viruses ...

The analysis of dental remains from Dmanisi in the Republic of Georgia has important implications regarding the balance and ...

Researchers have successfully reconstructed the ancient genomes of Human betaherpesvirus 6A and 6B (HHV-6A/B) from human ...

The pelvis is often called the keystone of upright movement. It helps explain how human ancestors left life on all fours ...

A lost chapter in human evolution has been revealed after an analysis of modern DNA found that we come from not one but two ancestral populations—ones that drifted apart and later reconnected long ...

Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H.

For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs to fulfill specific roles, ranging from guarding and hunting to herding and companionship. This deliberate shaping of traits has resulted in ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be the result of millions of years of evolution. Rapid neuronal evolution in humans is likely ASD’s genetic cause, new research suggests. Though autism can cause ...

Summary: Researchers found that Italian brown bears living near humans evolved unique genetic and behavioral traits. The ...