Adverse genetic mutations can cause harm and are due to various circumstances. "Jumping genes" are one cause of mutations, but cells try and combat them with a specialized RNA called piRNA.

A stunning discovery in China is shaking up what we thought we knew about human evolution. Scientists have uncovered a ...

Adverse genetic mutations can cause harm and are due to various circumstances. "Jumping genes" are one cause of mutations, ...

We've long assumed our species evolved from a tidy, single stream of ancestors. But life on Earth is never quite so ...

Scientists discovered humans descended from two ancient populations, not one. These groups split 1.5 million years ago.

Over time, these genetic tendencies get reinforced by the environments we shape for ourselves. The curious kid seeks out ...

Chimpanzees bear genetic adaptations that help them thrive in their different forest and savannah habitats. Some of the ...

Humans' unique language capacity was present at least 135,000 years ago, according to a survey of genomic evidence. As such, language might have entered social use 100,000 years ago.

New genetic research suggests that humans first developed language around 135,000 years ago when populations began ...

PPH researchers apply cutting-edge AI and computational models to massive datasets to develop a deep understanding of the ...

As part of the convocation proceedings, the highly anticipated Postgraduate Student Research Presentations were held, wherein ...

Hemophilia is a rare, inherited disease that causes blood to not clot as it should and can cause spontaneous bleeding. Learn how this affects your prognosis.