Our hands are covered in germs that are spread to these sensitive body parts, and in some instances, they can also gather ...

Imagine seeing your body from the inside out, a hidden world where more than 30 trillion cells are constantly renewing and regenerating to keep you alive. Men typically have around 36 trillion cells, ...

Molecular evidence from a 2-million-year-old southern African hominid species indicates sex and genetic differences in P. robustus.

The brain is a unique place. It is shielded from much of the body by the blood-brain barrier, meaning it's protected from ...

Tracks from two humanlike species crossing paths in ancient Africa shed light on the tale of our specialized locomotion.

Scientists observed chimpanzees in Uganda appearing to clean and treat both their own wounds and those of others. Scientists studying chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest of Uganda have found that these ...