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Neanderthals and Homo sapiens shared technology and customs in the Levant, shaping early human culture through cooperation.

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The TV adaptation of The Wheel of Time, inspired by Robert Jordan’s expansive book series, has made waves for more than its ...

At meeting on human embryo editing, CRISPR pioneer says science is a long way from knowing if germline DNA can be safely ...

In "Ends of the Earth," Neil Shubin travels north and south to explore the frontiers of polar science and history.

An upcoming memoir by retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has a new title and release date. Kennedy’s book also ...

A roadside stop to photograph rock formations for a biology lesson unexpectedly turns into a powerful real-world example of ...

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the nucleic acid polymer that forms the genetic code for a cell or virus. Most DNA molecules consist of two polymers (double-stranded) of four nucleotides that each ...

Enzymes originally evolved in high-temperature environments and later adapted to lower temperatures as Earth cooled. Scientists discovered that a key shift in enzyme function occurred over ...

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