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.

Chimpanzees and bonobos, share close genetic ties with humans but exhibit distinct physical and behavioral traits.

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 ...

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, ...

A team of scientists at Duke University made a mouse just a bit more human. They didn’t give it speech or opposable thumbs.

For years, the public has been told that human beings and chimpanzees are, in genetic terms, only "1 percent" different. But according to Discovery Institute scientist Dr. Casey Luskin, this claim has ...

Deep among Iowa’s rolling fields, bonobos—apes sharing nearly 99% of our DNA—tap out thoughts on screens, paint artwork and even conquer video games. This uni ...

Duke University Medical Center-led research has identified a human-specific DNA enhancer that regulates neural progenitor ...