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Cambridge University researchers have uncovered evidence that two distinct populations of ancient hominins, separated for ...

Scientists have uncovered evidence that modern humans emerged from two long-separated ancestral groups, not just one. This ...

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At meeting on human embryo editing, CRISPR pioneer says science is a long way from knowing if germline DNA can be safely ...

A new study reveals that a mysterious human ancestors contributed 20% of modern human genes, potentially enhancing brain ...

"Our history is far richer and more complex than we imagined," said human evolutionary geneticist Aylwyn Scally.

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You may have heard of the fantastic-sounding "dark side of the genome." This poorly studied fraction of DNA, known as ...

Parents looking to promote health and intelligence in their children can pick and choose their embryos now. There could be ...

Genetic engineering in non-human primates has long been limited by the need for virus-based gene delivery methods. Recently, ...