The study, recently published in the journal Nature, found that these tweaks changed how a key hip bone developed. This allowed early humans to stand, balance and walk on two legs instead of moving on ...

For decades, Paranthropus robustus has intrigued scientists as a powerful, big-jawed cousin of early humans. Now, thanks to ...

A newly discovered protein from Earth's toughest animal is inspiring breakthrough therapies for cancer and cardiovascular disease.

In experiments, researchers showed that the disease-spreading insects couldn’t resist the sweet smell of a fungus that infected and killed them.

Scientists have successfully created immature human egg-like cells from skin-derived stem cells, a significant step in ...

Recent research has uncovered a fascinating mechanism in the nematode worm C. elegans that could have profound implications ...

Cannabis use may leave lasting fingerprints on the human body, a study of over 1,000 adults published in 2023 suggests – not in our DNA code itself, but in how that code is expressed.

The genetic link between bones discovered thousands of miles away from each other suggests a prehistoric migration route.

A study reveals that a protein called RPA is essential for maintaining chromosome stability by stimulating telomerase. New findings from the-Madison suggest that problems with a key protein that helps ...

In a groundbreaking step, researchers used cellular reprogramming to turn human skin cells into fertilizable eggs, paving the way for a future alternative for individuals who cannot conceive.

Emmy-winning host-producer and wellness guru Dr. James Rouse believes that Filipino culture already holds the secret to “living long and strong.” ...

Virginia Tech scientists found that age-related memory loss stems from molecular changes in the brain. Memory decline might not be just a natural part of aging. Researchers at Virginia Tech have ...