Gene loss drives adaptive evolution of a pandemic pathogen
A study published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, led by Chinese researchers, has revealed a surprising…
Researchers Say Humans Are In the Midst of an Evolutionary Shift Like Never Before
AI-generated illustration. Credit: ZME Science/Midjourney. Human evolution has often been depicted as a process of adaptation, where natural…
Mastodon Migrations With the Glaciers Ice Revealed in New Paper
Giant elephants were more diverse than we had appreciated, it turns out. A new study published Friday in…
New Bacteria That Does Not Exist On Earth Found On China’s Space Station » TwistedSifter
Shutterstock Bacteria are everywhere. Some types of bacteria are healthy and even essential for our survival. Others can…
This Bizarre Fish Has 8 Rows of Forehead Teeth It Uses During Sex
Spotted ratfish are scaleless, rabbit-faced deep-sea fish, about two feet (61 centimeters) long, and native to the northeastern…
Why Babies Babble: New Clues Reveal Language Origins
Summary: Human babies’ babbling is more than cute noise—it’s a feedback-driven learning strategy that sets the foundation for…
Effects of population density on immunity and reproduction in bean beetles Callosobruchus maculatus
Noordwijk, A. J. & van de Jong, G. Acquisition and allocation of resources : their influence on variation…
Genetics Reveal How Human Contact Shapes Language Evolution
Summary: A new study shows that genetic evidence of historical contact between populations reveals consistent patterns of language…
DNA From a Mysterious Extinct Hominin May Have Helped Ancient Americans Survive
New research suggests that as ancient humans migrated into the Americas, they carried a surprising evolutionary advantage hidden…
Insect applications to open wounds by chimpanzees in the wild: first insights from East African chimpanzees
Kirmayer, L. J. The cultural diversity of healing: meaning, metaphor and mechanism. Br. Med. Bull. 69, 33–48 (2004).…
Primate Ancestors Thrived in Cold Climates
Most people imagine our early primate ancestors swinging through lush tropical forests. But new research shows that they were braving…
Why Great White Sharks’ DNA Doesn’t Add Up
Once survivors of the ice age, great white sharks carry a strange DNA riddle. Nuclear and mitochondrial results…