Evolutionary genetics is the study of how genetic variation leads to evolutionary change. It includes topics such as the evolution of genome structure, the genetic basis of speciation and ...

A study published in Cell uncovers the deep evolutionary roots of flint and dent maize (also commonly known as "corn"), two ...

A new study explores how rhythm and language share genetic and brain connections, shedding light on their evolutionary roots.

A new study reveals shared genetic underpinnings between musical rhythm abilities and language-related traits, including dyslexia.

Could genes from the dawn of life hold the key to a stem cell revolution? A groundbreaking experiment could make it reality.

Human evolution, traditionally driven by natural selection, may have reached a point where technological and medical ...

A new study reveals the remarkable evolutionary history of anglerfish, deep-sea creatures whose unusual adaptations.

Scientists screened great ape museum specimens for DNA viruses, revealing insights into viral evolution and host-virus ...

Scientists piece together genetic links between chimpanzee groups over thousands of years and discovered a surprisingly ...

Anglerfish are among the ocean’s most bizarre creatures. This group of deep-sea dwellers are best known for the ...

A study has revealed that genetic variants associated with higher likelihood of rhythm impairments tended to be also associated with higher likelihood of dyslexia. The reverse was also the case: ...

The IRB Barcelona researcher is awarded €2 M to undertake the IGNITE Project over the next five years. The study will explore ...