Researchers uncover evidence that the gut microbiome and brain connection can influence brain gene expression and neural ...

The human brain is a greedy organ. It gulps energy, demands constant upkeep, and somehow grew far larger (relative to body ...

In the mice with large-brain primate microbes, the researchers found increased expression of genes associated with energy ...

Twins have been rare in human history and for that reason can seem special. Many cultures associate twins with health and vitality, while others see them as a philosophical reminder of the duality of ...

New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred ...

The pelvis is often called the keystone of upright movement. It helps explain how human ancestors left life on all fours ...

The evolution of bones in primates' knees could have implications for how humans evolved to walk upright. The evolution of bones in primates' knees could have implications for how humans evolved to ...

A groundbreaking study has traced the 66-million-year evolutionary history of primates and overturned conventional thought that our ancestors originally inhabited warm tropical forests. Using advanced ...

The story of primates is a tale of incredible variety and ancient roots, told through the lens of science, DNA, and time itself. These creatures, ranging from massive gorillas to tiny mouse lemurs, ...

If we look across the whole of the mammal branch of the tree of life, we find there are many groups of mammals that have evolved testicles of all different sizes. In almost all these separate cases, ...

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