This statement might sound like a line from a sci-fi movie, but what if life on Earth didn’t start here at all? For decades, ...

Humans and bananas do share DNA, but not 70% as commonly claimed. Every living thing has a built-in instruction manual called ...

Modern genetic studies show that up to 4% of human DNA comes from Neanderthals—and some of those ancient genes affect how our ...

We now have only the second high-quality genome from an ancient Denisovan human, which reveals there were more populations of ...

Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in the study of the first humans on Earth, who lived approximately 2.75 ...

Unveiling a new chapter in the understanding of human genetics, scientists have discovered a hidden geometric code within our ...

Bowhead whales boost DNA repair to live centuries and extend human longevity potential Bowhead whale protein enhances ...

Sections of DNA once dismissed as dormant and useless could in fact be recruited to fight certain types of drug-resistant ...

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

Genetic tweaks allowed early humans to stand, balance and walk on two legs instead of moving on all fours like other primates, according to researchers.

Nearly 30 years after his remains were discovered, another victim of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister has finally been ...

In a study published this week in the journal Nature, researchers found that the key to the whales’ lifespans is a ...