Present-day humans who carry particular Neandertal DNA fragments have heads that are slightly less rounded

People, like other animals, are likely hardwired to maximize the search for value

The human gut is home to trillions of microorganisms, mainly bacteria. Most of these are sensitive to antibiotics

Researchers measured brainwaves produced when newborn babies kick their limbs during REM sleep

Stressful events in the evening release less of the body’s stress hormones than those that happen in the morning

Weirdly, people with a higher sensitivity to bitter caffeine taste drink more coffee

First-of-its kind scanner to roll out in Sacramento in Spring 2019

Research from the University of Vermont predicts which species are more likely to become invasive based on biological traits

In adapting to an environment, organisms theoretically have a variety of ways they can change to become more in tune with their surroundings

Researchers establish a method that integrates genetic and molecular data to reveal tissue-specific features that have novel associations with diseases

Saber-toothed cats with oral injuries ate softer foods than their uninjured counterparts, who may have provided injured cats with soft scraps

Despite the common misconception, you don’t actually get an extra hour of sleep from changing the clocks back