But new research suggests something more fundamental may also be at play: the shape of the human skull itself. The rest of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Study reveals how key microbial species shape human gut communities and may allow targeted interventions to improve health.

Since the early 20th century, people’s skulls have got rounder and their jaws have got wider, probably because of changes in ...

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New research shows human language evolved through ancient genetic systems that regulate genes, challenging the previous idea.

A new study looks at thousands of years worth of data and finds that malaria hot spots have played a critical role in shaping where humans settled and either thrived or failed to thrive.

The human gut is alive with activity. Millions of microorganisms compete, cooperate, and coexist in ways that can profoundly affect your health. Yet, for all the research on which bacteria live in our ...