Trove of Uncovered Genes Could Hold Key to How Humans Evolved
Dozens of genes previously thought to have similar roles across species are in fact unique to humans
human biology
Statistical Study Finds It Unlikely South African Fossil Species Is Ancestral to Humans
The research suggests that Australopithecus afarensis, of the famous “Lucy” skeleton, is still the most likely ancestor to the genus Homo
Uncovering the Evolution of the Brain
Humans are genetically similar to chimpanzees and bonobos, yet there exist obvious behavioral and cognitive differences
Otago Researchers Discover Information about a Gene That Helps Define Us as Humans
Broadly speaking, this gene can be thought of as one of the genetic factors that make us human in a neurological sense
Scientists Unveil Completely Human Platform for Testing Age-Specific Vaccine Responses
Pre-clinical testing with new in vitro model could streamline vaccine development
Human Images from the World's First Total-Body Medical Scanner Unveiled
First-of-its kind scanner to roll out in Sacramento in Spring 2019
Scientists Mimic the Earliest Stages of Human Development
New discoveries about how cells self-organize could help researchers create more authentic organ models for research or transplantation
UVA Discovers Link between Cold Severity, Bacteria Living in Your Nose
People whose noses are rich in Staphylococcus bacteria had more severe nasal symptoms than cold sufferers who have less staph
Call for New Approaches to Fill Significant Gaps in Understanding Parkinson's Disease
Focus on humans is needed to understand human disease, experts say
Discovery of New Neurons in the Inner Ear Can Lead to New Therapies for Hearing Disorders
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified four types of neurons in the peripheral auditory system, three of which are new to science