What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.

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In new research published this week, a team led by Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) scientists reveals that symbiotic bacteria often accompany single-celled protists in the ocean’s upper layer. Some ...

Human diets have evolved through a complex interplay of biological, environmental, and cultural factors from the Pleistocene era to the present day. This ...

The human body is a key subject of research by scientists worldwide. A biomedical engineering research team led by Professor ...

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Researchers discovered how genetic switches shaped human brain evolution by fine-tuning shared gene expression.

People on the Tibetan Plateau have developed unique physiological traits over 10,000 years to thrive in low-oxygen conditions ...

A new Yale study provides a fuller picture of the genetic changes that shaped the evolution of the human brain, and how the ...

Our biological sciences students explore the complexities of life and work to address global challenges in biology. Our faculty advance knowledge in a wide range of disciplines within the biological ...

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