An ancient DNA study co-authored by Brown archaeologist Peter van Dommelen illustrates the complexity of human migration and ...

A study of more than 100 genomes from people who lived in ancient China has unmasked a "ghost" in their midst.

An exhibit on human origins at the Smithsonian vastly overstates the genetic similarity between humans and apes and needs to be fixed according to Discovery Institute.

Scientists have identified a new pod of ancient hunter-gatherers who lived near the land bridge between North America and ...

Chimpanzees and bonobos, share close genetic ties with humans but exhibit distinct physical and behavioral traits. Chimpanzees display male-dominated, aggressive tendencies, while bonobos are known ...

The protein DNase1 is one of the oldest biological agents in history. It has been on the market since 1958 and is now used, ...

We like to think we’re one of a kind, unique creatures. We are different, but we do share similarities with our counterparts, from all walks of life around the globe. Not only do we share human ...

Earlier gatherings focused on gaining public acceptance for what scientists want to do with CRISPR. This meeting flipped that ...

For years, the dominant narrative held that modern humans arose from a single, unbroken lineage in Africa. But then came ...

Pet companionship and systemic inequalities are interconnected. For instance, many socioeconomically disadvantaged and ...

Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives. From using forest herbs as medicine to creating and using tools, these ...

Gorillas and chimpanzees, though sharing DNA and habitats, exhibit distinct characteristics. Gorillas, the largest primates, ...