DNA reveals that in prehistoric China, men remained in their community, while women joined new family lineages.

Using cutting-edge DNA analysis, scientists have uncovered the true identity of an ancient human relative nicknamed the "Dragon Man." The mystery began with a giant, human-like skull discovered by a ...

For 10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.

In the summer of 2025, the University of Louisville Brown Cancer Center became one of the first in the US to offer FDA ...

There is no doubt that science is advancing by leaps and bounds, allowing us to resolve doubts and answer questions that ...

Analysis of ancient proteins may fill in the gaps of human evolution left by the decomposition of DNA. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Few of us ever think about what happens beneath our feet when we walk through a field of wheat or clover. We see the stalks, leaves, and flowers, but in practice we have no direct access to the roots.

Little is known about why the woolly rhinoceros went extinct around 14,000 years ago. Scientists have found clues in the ...

Scientists believe the find could push the boundaries of DNA analysis. Divers work next to skeletal remains found at an ancient shipwreck near the island of Antikythera, Greece, Sept. 6, 2016. Greek ...