What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.

It’s not unusual for chimpanzees to fight. Chimpanzee society is naturally aggressive and even violent. However, visitors at ...

Chimps have genetically adapted to thrive ... The primates are our closest living relatives, sharing more than 98% of their DNA with humans. Scientists say that their findings can not only teach ...

By Gilbert Nakweya NAIROBI ― Understanding the genetic traits of chimpanzees and how they help them adapt to unique conditions in different habitats is critical to maintaining their resilience and ...

Researchers discovered how genetic switches shaped human brain evolution by fine-tuning shared gene expression.

Humans are known to invent private hand ... “There’s only 1 percent of DNA difference between us and chimps, right?” Dr. Pika added. “So why are we always making up these big gaps instead ...