Groundbreaking research reveals that human microbes can trigger genetic brain activity in other species, suggesting our ...

A new study from Northwestern University is reshaping how scientists think about brain evolution. The research suggests that ...

The microorganisms in our gastrointestinal tract-the gut microbiome, can exert a profound influence on the human body, and ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. ­­ ­ ­­— Saliva is a bodily fluid most of us take for granted despite the significant roles it plays: aiding in digestion, maintaining strong teeth and defending against oral disease.

Synaptic plasticity allows brains to learn, adapt, and rewire. It’s foundational to memory, problem-solving, and complex ...

The pelvis is often called the keystone of upright movement. It helps explain how human ancestors left life on all fours ...

A new study posits that same-sex sexual behavior developed to help primates in complex social groups ease tension, reduce ...

Humans are the only primates that run nearly naked under the sun. Here’s how this biological tradeoff reshaped how our ...

A new primate study links same-sex behaviour to survival, social bonding, and environmental stress, raising intriguing ...