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New Brain Gene Gives Us Edge Over Apes, Study Suggests
November 14, 2012 — Scientists have taken a step forward in helping to solve one of life's greatest mysteries -- what makes us ... > full story -
Massive Volcanic Eruption Puts Past Climate and People in Perspective
November 5, 2012 — The largest volcanic eruption on Earth in the past millions of years took place in Indonesia 74,000 years ago and researchers can now link the colossal eruption with the global climate and the ... > full story -
Lucy and Selam's Species Climbed Trees: Australopithecus Afarensis Shoulder Blades Show Partially Arboreal Lifestyle
October 25, 2012 — Australopithecus afarensis was an upright walking species, but the question of whether it also spent much of its time in trees has been the subject of much debate. For the first time, scientists have ... > full story -
Complete Mitochondrial Genome Sequences of Ancient New Zealanders
October 22, 2012 — Scientists have sequenced complete mitochondrial genomes for members of what was likely to be one of the first groups of Polynesians to settle New Zealand and have revealed a surprising degree of ... > full story -
Fuller Picture of Human Expansion from Africa
October 22, 2012 — A comprehensive analysis of the anthropological and genetic history of humans' expansion out of Africa could lead to medical ... > full story -
When Leaving Your Wealth to Your Sister's Sons Makes Sense
October 16, 2012 — In some human societies, men transfer their wealth to their sister's sons, a practice that puzzles evolutionary biologists. A new study has produced insights into "matrilineal ... > full story -
Genomic Hitchhikers in Birds Shed Light on Evolution of Viruses
October 16, 2012 — The genomes of birds are riddled with DNA sequences from viruses, according to a new study. Analysis of these viral sequences, known as endogenous retroviruses, can provide insights into how both ... > full story -
Mosquito Genetics May Offer Clues to Control Malaria, Researchers Say
October 5, 2012 — An African mosquito species with a deadly capacity to transmit malaria has a perplexing evolutionary ... > full story -
Anthropologist Finds Evidence of Hominin Meat Eating 1.5 Million Years Ago: Eating Meat May Have 'Made Us Human'
October 4, 2012 — A skull fragment unearthed in Tanzania shows our ancient ancestors ate meat at least 1.5 million years ago, shedding new light on human ... > full storyMore: -
Human Brains Develop Wiring Slowly, Differing from Chimpanzees
September 25, 2012 — Research comparing brain development in humans and our closest nonhuman primate relatives, chimpanzees, reveals how quickly myelin in the cerebral cortex grows, shedding light on the evolution of ... > full story
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