Miriam K. Konkel is in the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry, Clemson Center for Human Genetics, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina 29634, USA. Read the paper: On the genetic basis of ...

A genetic change in our ancient ancestors may partly explain why humans don't have tails like monkeys, finds a new study led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Published online ...

Tails are a common feature across the animal kingdom. Nearly every class of vertebrate has them. Reptiles use them for self-defense and attacking prey. Tails help with balance and communication in ...

In many cases, thoroughly washing or cooking your food is enough to prevent infection from listeria.

The human brain isn’t a blank slate waiting to be written by experience, according to research that challenges the ...