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Researchers have sequenced the South American lungfish genome, uncovering a DNA content nearly 30 times larger than the human genome.

Meet Geographic Cone: The deadliest snail in the world that can kill a human in hours

Discover the Geographer Cone Snail who is a tiny predator capable of paralyzing and killing humans instantly and the medical potential of its deadly compounds.

Are ancient 'Zombie Viruses' in Human DNA linked to Cancer growth? New study reveals shocking Findings

In human genomes, some so-called "zombie viruses" — remnants of ancient foreign DNA passed down through generations — have been hiding unnoticed.

‘Human’ review: Shefalee Shah and Kirti Kulhari give supercharged performances

Big pharma greed is the backdrop to a chilling portrait of villainy and redemption performed rivetingly by Shefalee Shah and Kirti Kulhari.

'Human' review: Even Shefali Shah can't save this excruciatingly slow medical drama

If it takes six episodes to explain the weirdness and machinations, the audience will move to something else…

Origins of human teamwork found in chimps

Teamwork in humans may have its evolutionary roots in our nearest primate relatives - chimpanzees - a new study has found.

Scientists find why morphine increases pain in some people

Scientists have discovered a molecular pathway by which morphine, a common painkiller, actually increases pain in some individuals.

Now, gut microbes can be your genetic fingerprint

The massive collection of microbial DNA in your intestine is unique, and just like human DNA it varies from person to person, according to a new study.

'Hi tech' projectile weapons made humans dominant species

The development of 'high tech' long range weapons 71,000 years ago in Africa gave modern human ancestors the killing edge which helped them to become the dominant species, according to a new study.

Human brain's right side hums during wakeful rest: study

Even when you're at rest, your brain's right side hums, a new study has found.

Twenty-five primates on brink of extinction, study says

Twenty-five species of humans' closest living relatives - apes, monkeys and lemurs - need urgent protection from extinction, a report by international conservation groups said on Monday.

Human activities may be harming desert diversity: study

Human-induced activities may be destabilising desert ecosystems across the world, a new study has claimed.