Botany's answer to Darwin's finches shows evolution in real time

A new study reveals how a remarkable group of plants on the Galápagos Islands developed their diverse leaf shapes—offering ...

Did Humans Evolve To Eat Meat? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains What Your Anatomy Actually Reveals

The evolutionary case for eating meat is etched into human anatomy — but so is the case against it. The science deserves more ...
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Evolution by natural selection has still been shaping the human species over the last 10,000 years: Here's how

When our distant ancestors first traded nomadic life for farming, villages, and permanent homes, you might assume that the ...

'Human evolution didn't slow down; we were just missing the signal': Large DNA study reveals natural selection led to more redheads and less male-pattern baldness

Over the past 10,000 years, evolution in West Eurasia has been selecting for light skin, red hair and resistance to HIV and ...
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Massive Ancient-DNA Study Reveals Natural Selection Has Accelerated in Recent Human Evolution

The work demonstrates the power of ancient DNA to illuminate human biology and medicine in addition to history. A massive ...