A startling discovery has reignited one of science’s oldest questions: where did life truly begin? Researchers analyzing a ...
Unveiling a new chapter in the understanding of human genetics, scientists have discovered a hidden geometric code within our ...
Our ancient past isn't always buried history. When it comes to our DNA, nearly 9% of the human genome is made up of leftover genetic material from ancient viruses (called endogenous retroviruses or ...
Scientists discover a byproduct of sucralose that can damage DNA, raising new questions about the safety of artificial ...
Scientists dug into paleofeces for a new study, learning some very intimate details about how long-ago people lived.
Research suggests that ancient viral DNA embedded in the human genome is playing a key role in early embryo development. Around 8% of our genome consists of endogenous retrovirus DNA — the remnants of ...
Women in their 60s and 70s could theoretically one day give birth to genetically related children, according to scientists pioneering a breakthrough technique that converts DNA from skin cells into ...
Humans and our ancestors have been exposed to lead for 2 million years, but the toxic metal may have actually helped our ...