Why did humans start speaking? Scientists suggest genetics played a big role - and they say the evolution of this singular ability was key to our...

Why did humans start speaking? Scientists suggest genetics played a big role – and they say the evolution of this singular ability was key to our...

In 2001, British scientists said they had discovered the first gene tied to a language and speech disorder.

Researchers have identified a gene that could help explain how humans developed spoken language. The gene, known as NOVA1, is unique in humans and...

Listening to birds benefits our mental health, leading to less stress and paranoia. Birdsongs have inspired poets and lovers, becoming one of the...

The origins of human language remain mysterious. Are we the only animals truly capable of complex speech? Are Homo sapiens the only hominids who could...

The effectiveness of a common drug to quit smoking could be down to people's genes, according to a study from the University of Leicester (United...

Scientists hope that smell could be a non-invasive way to judge how well-preserved a mummy is

In a groundbreaking study, scientists from Karolinska Institutet discovered that water molecules are crucial in helping transcription factors,...

Ancient DNA and archaeology studies zero in on a population living 6,000 years ago between the Caucasus and the lower Volga River as origin of the...