An analysis of the semicircular canals in Neanderthal ears reveals evidence of a 'bottleneck' event, leading to a reduction ...

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

For thousands of years, Neanderthals flourished across Eurasia. But new research suggests their genetic diversity plummeted in a sudden population collapse 110,000 years ago.

A new study has uncovered that a gene variant common in Oceanian communities was misclassified as a potential cause of heart ...

Study develops sustainable salmon stocking system in Scottish rivers, boosting population and preserving genetic diversity ...

New study challenges the theory that Neanderthals originated after an evolutionary event that implied the loss of part of ...

Killer whale populations in low latitudes have high genetic diversity despite having low population densities, as a result of genetic mixing, which plays a crucial role in their survival and ...

A new genomic study reveals how Indigenous traditional farming practices have shaped the evolution of manioc – one of the ...

A genetic study of Asian elephants in northern Cambodia reveals a larger and more robust population than previously thought, raising hopes the endangered species could slowly recover ...

MUSCAT: Amid growing environmental challenges, preserving biodiversity and protecting plant species from extinction has ...