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April 28, 2016

Why Neanderthals likely fathered few kids with modern humans

Humans today often carry around a small chunk of DNA from Neanderthals, suggesting we interbred with our closest known extinct relatives at some point in our history.

April 28, 2016

Neanderthal-human trysts may be linked to modern depression, heart disease

Ancient trysts between Neanderthals and modern humans may have influenced modern risks for depression, heart attacks, nicotine addiction, obesity and other health problems, researchers said

April 19, 2016

Scientists explain Freddie Mercury's incredible singing voice

An in-depth scientific analysis has studied the distinctive singing voice of Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury.

April 5, 2016

Lab-grown skin sweats and sprouts hair

In a lab in Japan, researchers have grown complex skin tissue, complete with hair follicles and sweat glands, according to a new study

March 24, 2016

Cancer drugs to stop bioweapons

Two cancer-combating medicines show potential for protecting U.S. troops and civilians from biological weapon attacks from pathogens like monkeypox.

March 24, 2016

Immigrants could cause a superbug apocalypse, scientists warn

Immigrants may import dangerous and potentially lethal superbug strains, a medical journal recently warned -- and robots may hold the answer.

March 14, 2016

Neil deGrasse Tyson's tweet about 'painful' animal sex sparks scorn

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s recent tweet about ‘painful’ animal sex has sparked criticism, with experts questioning his grasp of biology.

February 23, 2016

Dodos were quite intelligent, study says

Is it possible that the dodo bird has been unfairly affiliated with stupidity all this time? New research released by the American Museum of Natural History says signs point to “yes.”

February 3, 2016

Human membrane could revolutionize wound treatment

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January 22, 2016

Black Death's hideout: Scientists reconstruct centuries-old plague pathogen genomes

Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for the study of Human History in Germany have taken an important step forward in our understanding of the plague that ravaged Europe hundreds of years ago.