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Acquired Traits Can Be Inherited Via Small RNAs
December 5, 2011 — Researchers have found the first direct evidence that an acquired trait can be inherited without any DNA involvement. The findings suggest that Lamarck, whose theory of evolution was eclipsed by ... > full story -
Ancient Environment Found to Drive Marine Biodiversity
November 24, 2011 — Much of our knowledge about past life has come from the fossil record -- but how accurately does that reflect the true history and drivers of biodiversity on ... > full storyMore: -
Spiders, Webs and Insects: A New Perspective on Evolutionary History
November 24, 2011 — The orb web, typical of a large number of spider species, has a single evolutionary origin, according to molecular phylogenetic research. The study presents the hypothesis that the diversification of ... > full story -
Studying Bat Skulls, Evolutionary Biologists Discover How Species Evolve
November 23, 2011 — A new study involving bat skulls, bite force measurements and scat samples collected by an international team of evolutionary biologists is helping to solve a nagging question of evolution: Why some ... > full story -
Mutants With Heterozygote Disadvantage Can Prevent Spread of Transgenic Animals
November 21, 2011 — Genetically modified animals are designed to contain the spread of pathogens. One prerequisite for the release of such organisms into the environment is that the new gene variant does not spread ... > full story -
Evolution During Human Colonizations: Selective Advantage of Being There First
November 3, 2011 — The first individuals settling on new land are more successful at passing on their genes than those who did not migrate, according to new ... > full story -
Shared Genes With Neanderthal Relatives: Modern East Asians Share Genetic Material With Prehistoric Denisovans
October 31, 2011 — During human evolution our ancestors mated with Neanderthals, but also with other related hominids. Researchers have now shown that people in East Asia share genetic material with Denisovans, who got ... > full story -
Culture in Humans and Apes Has the Same Evolutionary Roots, Researchers Show
October 20, 2011 — Culture is not a trait that is unique to humans. By studying orangutan populations, researchers have demonstrated that great apes also have the ability to learn socially and pass them down through a ... > full story -
Young Human-Specific Genes Correlated With Brain Evolution
October 19, 2011 — Young genes that appeared since the primate branch split from other mammal species are expressed in unique structures of the developing human brain, a new analysis ... > full story -
Caveman Politics: Has Our Violent History Led to an Evolved Preference for Physically Strong Political Leaders?
October 18, 2011 — New research into evolutionary psychology suggests that physical stature affects our preferences in political leadership. The article reveals that a preference for physically formidable leaders, or ... > full story -
Sexual Selection by Sugar Molecule Helped Determine Human Origins, Researchers Say
October 10, 2011 — Researchers say that losing the ability to make a particular kind of sugar molecule boosted disease protection in early hominids, and may have directed the evolutionary emergence of our ancestors, ... > full story -
Lungfish Provides Insight to Life on Land: 'Humans Are Just Modified Fish'
October 4, 2011 — A study into the muscle development of several different fish has given insights into the genetic leap that set the scene for the evolution of hind legs in terrestrial animals. This innovation gave ... > full story
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