The Primordial Brew: How Ancient Seas Molded Life on Earth
Scientists know very little about conditions in the ocean when life first evolved, but new research published in the journal Nature Geoscience has revealed how…
Scientists know very little about conditions in the ocean when life first evolved, but new research published in the journal Nature Geoscience has revealed how…
The research indicates that the genetic variant observed, which affects zinc regulation, could have signified an evolutionary advantage in our ancestors’ adaptation to the cold….
Long-term lizard observation challenges the conventional understanding of natural selection, suggesting species can remain consistent in appearance while still undergoing evolution. Many species experience little…
By lassoing lizards, putting tiny chips on their legs, and tracking them for three years, Georgia Tech’s James Stroud revealed why species often appear unchanged…
New research findings on Aiptasia sea anemones point to early evolutionary events in multicellular organisms Were the first animals predators or filter feeders like the…
A single protein can self-assemble to build the scaffold for a biomolecular condensate that makes up a key nucleolar compartment. Inside all living cells, loosely…
Approximately 800 million years ago, our brain cell components began to take shape in shallow seas. Research published in the journal Cell offers new insights…
Göttingen University-led research team examines differences in form and function of island and mainland plants. Oceanic islands serve as valuable platforms for studies in ecology,…
Scientists discovered a new species of extinct whale that lived in the ancient sea that once covered present-day Egypt around 41 million years ago. An…
The discovery of a new species marks the second hypsilophodont family member identified on the Isle of Wight, indicating that Europe hosted a unique group…
Research suggests that ‘downclimbing’ from trees played a pivotal role in early human evolution. The mobility in human shoulders and the flexibility of our elbows,…
A new genomic model indicates a significant bottleneck in human ancestor populations between 800,000 and 900,000 years ago, aligning with the era of the last…
The rare moss species Takakia has evolved over the course of millions of years to thrive in high-altitude environments. A collaborative research effort headed by…
A new method of inferring ancient population size has revealed a severe bottleneck in the human population which almost wiped out the chance for humanity…
Researchers from the University of Leicester and the Yunnan Key Laboratory for Palaeobiology employed advanced scanning technology to recreate a ‘fossil monster’ that lived half…
Karma Nanglu says that his favorite animal is always the one he’s currently studying. However, his most recent discovery might remain at the top of…
Recent research indicates that the molar teeth of proboscideans, which include elephants and their prehistoric kin, adapted due to shifts in diet brought about by…
Despite years of advancements, the origin of life continues to be one of science’s most enduring mysteries. “The most basic features of biology, that organisms…