human evolution
The Evolutionary Role Of PMS?
Professor Michael Gillings of Macquarie University argues that premenstural syndrome could have served to break up infertile couples.
Tibetans Breathe Easy With Gene From Extinct Humans
A specific mutation in the EPAS1 gene inherited from extinct hominids known as Denisovans could have helped Tibetans adapt to life at high altitudes.
New Skulls Show Oldest Neandertal Traits
The 17 skulls from Spain's Sima de los Huesos are the oldest reliably-dated humans to show clear Neandertal morphology.
Humans Evolved Dexterous Hands Before Agile Feet
A long-standing mystery in human evolution has been solved: humans evolved dextrous hands before developing the ability to walk on two legs.
