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 ...