That rogue scientist who created HIV-resistant designer babies is apparently gearing up for more human gene-editing research. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, He Jiankui said he wants to ...

A lab examination with mice made experts believe that humans could be carrying hidden superpowers. These "superpowers" are associated with hibernating animals, and apparently could also be present in ...

Chimpanzees, along with bonobos, are humans' closest living relatives. In fact, you may have heard that humans and chimps share 98.8% of their DNA. But is this actually true? And what does "similar ...

For more than 25 years, humans have lived and worked continuously aboard the International Space Station, conducting research that is transforming life on Earth and shaping the future of exploration.

In a pair of papers, scientists greatly expanded our catalog of known genomic variation among humans. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Emerging methods are improving the ability to identify even highly degraded human remains. By Damien Cave Reporting from Hanoi, Vietnam The world is facing an abundance of tragic events that produce ...