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Humans evolved from physics to chemistry to biology, leading to Homo genus 2.5 million years ago. Homo sapiens wiped out many species, including some of their own, and now live in the Anthropocene age. Cockroaches, mice, and lizards are some of the few creatures that have survived and still scare…

Higher oxytocin levels could be why women find it easier to spot facial features in inanimate objects after having baby, say researchers

Microbiome often makes its presence known by emitting sounds and smells. The latter can be powerful signals that can influence behaviour

The factors suspected to be causing the rise, the most common types of cancer, and how to reduce your risk

ICMR NITM launched "Kshitij: looking beyond the horizon", a lecture series in Belagavi. Nitin Khot delivered the inaugural address on evolutionary biology, contribution of scientists and dangers faced by present generation. ICMR NITM director said series aims to strengthen connections between institution and scholars, and help research be interdisciplinary. Khot…

Some of these cancers – particularly pancreatic and stomach cancer – have low survival rates

A new study compared chimpanzee and monkey movements, revealing surprising traits of human evolution

Scientists have developed human embryo-like structures without using sperm, an egg or fertilisation, offering hope for research on miscarriage and birth defects but also raising fresh ethical concerns

Scientists believe that hearing loss may be linked to a decrease in cholesterol in the inner ear's outer hair cells

The embryos were created without using sperm, eggs or a womb and could help gain insight into what causes birth defects or why miscarriages occur.

Obesity and alcohol consumption contributing to ‘worrying’ rise in cases