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What makes a so-called perfect body?

Mentions of evolution could be replaced with "change over time," according to the state's superintendent.

Neanderthal bites weren't especially impressive, but their breathing was.

Humans are still evolving… but before toasting to that, know this: Some of the genetic changes may make hangovers worse, a new study finds.

Bonobos, known as largely peaceful primates, are attracted to behavior that's not very nice.

Could natural selection produce an aquatic human?

Brain cells are very competitive.

Neanderthal DNA could influence your skin tone, hair color, sleep patterns, mood and even smoking behavior, a new study finds.

The newly sequenced genome of a female Neanderthal is revealing that our relatives may have passed on genes that today are linked to cholesterol levels, arthritis and other diseases.

The most complete extinct-ape skull ever found reveals what the last common ancestor of all living apes and humans might have looked like, according to a new study.