A new study suggests rapid evolution of widespread neurons in humans may explain higher autism prevalence, showing natural selection enhanced intelligence but increased neurodevelopmental disorder ...

Evolution is slow, but with the right experimental set-up—and enough time to spare—you can watch nature do its methodical ...

A controversial idea in evolutionary biology argues that genes—not individuals or species—are the true drivers of natural ...

A major evolutionary theory says most genetic changes don’t really matter, but new evidence suggests that’s not true. Researchers found that helpful mutations happen surprisingly often. The twist is ...

Researchers discover that insect sex systems influence the speed of mitochondrial evolution, impacting biodiversity tracking ...

A novel iLDS statistic uncovers adaptive gene sweeps in gut bacteria, highlighting evolutionary responses to modern diets and enhancing microbiome studies.

Navigating the landscape of international medical procedures requires more than just booking a flight; it demands a rigorous ...

UCLA researchers found that gut bacteria are rapidly evolving in response to modern diets. Genes enabling digestion of ...

The gut microbiome is complex, and can be affected by the things we eat, our physical habits, our genes, and other factors.

The analysis revealed that about 2 per cent of sperm from men in their early 30s contained disease-causing mutations. That ...

Analysis of hundreds of single-cell genomes from Yellowstone National Park shows bacterial species are less cohesive than previously thought.

In the Himalayan forests, the satyr tragopan performs one of the bird world’s most dramatic courtship displays.