We may finally have an explanation for why only humans can speak
Researchers say they may have finally discovered the key genetic change that enabled all of modern human speech.
Genetic study reveals hidden chapter in human evolution
Modern humans descended from not one, but at least two ancestral populations that drifted apart and later reconnected, long ...
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The Mutation That Changed Everything
Self-awareness enabled human dominance, but it now threatens survival. To endure, humanity must use its intelligence responsibly to shape a sustainable and meaningful future.
Poultry's Avian Flu may mutate to humans as government dithers on biosecurity, experts warn
South African poultry industry suffers R1. 8 billion in losses as experts warn of potential human transmission risks from the ...
Oxford professor identifies potential successor to humans on Earth: “A civilization-building species”
An Oxford academic has theorized about what might happen if humans were to go extinct and reveals which species could take ...
H5N1 influenza viral lineages beginning to evade human immunological defenses, research finds
New computational modeling of avian influenza variants' immunoprotein interactions—developed by a research team at the ...
New understanding of B cell mutation strategies could have implications for vaccines
A vaccine's ability to generate long-lasting, high-affinity antibodies hinges on a delicate balance. Upon exposure to a ...
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Bird Flu Spread to Humans May Be a Few Mutations Away, but Overall Risk Is Low
Recent research shows the bird flu virus may be just a few mutations away from transmitting more readily to humans, which could elevate risk. If you haven’t yet been sick this winter ...