A single protein may have helped shape the emergence of spoken language
Now researchers from The Rockefeller University have unearthed intriguing genetic evidence: a protein variant found only in humans that may have helped shape the emergence of spoken language.
Artificial human DNA study raises ethical questions for society
Researchers from The University of Manchester—in collaboration with the Universities of Granada, Lund, and Oslo—have ...
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Jack The Ripper’s Identity Revealed After 130 Years Thanks To DNA Testing
We might finally know the identity of the notorious killer, Jack the Ripper, and we might even have a DNA result for ...
The newly discovered gene that sets us apart from Neanderthals
The newly discovered gene that sets us apart from Neanderthals - This unique adaptation gave Homo sapiens an evolutionary ...
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The 7 most consequential moments in the history of everything
From the beginning of time to the origins of life, our "when" special series tackles the timing of crucial events and the ...
Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language
A new study links a particular gene to the ancient origins of spoken language, proposing that a protein variant found only in humans may have helped us communicate in a novel way.
Not So Random After All: Scientists Uncover Surprising New Clues to the Origin of Life
New research shows that fluctuating environmental conditions helped chemical mixtures self-organize and evolve in structured ...