New research reveals that ancient interbreeding between humans and Neanderthals shaped our modern human DNA - especially on the X chromosome.

Geneticists have a better understanding of how prehistoric pairings unfolded, with new research suggesting they were mostly ...

A study shows that interbreeding between the two species occurred primarily in one direction, and the origin of this bias is ...

Ancient linkups may have happened more frequently between female humans and male Neanderthals, according to an new genetic ...

A strong belief in the Protestant Work Ethic might underpin the decision-making of many people choosing 'natural' approaches to healthcare, new research suggests. Academics say their paper identifies ...

Diffuse coevolution is also known as multi-species or guild coevolution. It occurs when several species collectively influence one another. An example is pollination systems in which plants interact ...

When most people think about natural selection, they imagine individuals competing with one another: The fastest animal escapes predators, the strongest plant produces more seeds, and the most ...

Preservation rhinoplasty is experiencing a renewed surge of interest worldwide as patients increasingly prioritise natural ...

Survival of the fittest. Nature red in tooth and claw. The common view of natural selection is based solely on the individual: A trait allows an organism to out-compete its rivals and is thus passed ...

When a historic power outage hit Nashville, chilly people wanted answers. Some, including one of Tennessee’s senators, wanted firings. President and CEO, a combined office, is the highest position at ...

When a historic power outage hit Nashville, chilly people wanted answers. Some, including one of Tennessee’s senators, wanted firings. But who’s in charge of Nashville's power company? Who picks NES' ...