Genetic diversity is crucial if species are to adapt to climate change. An international study including the University of Helsinki researchers shows that current efforts to monitor genetic diversity ...

A genetic change in our ancient ancestors may partly explain why humans don't have tails like monkeys. A genetic change in our ancient ancestors may partly explain why humans don't have tails like ...

How fast is evolution? Researchers are seeing wild animals evolving over decades not centuries. We investigate how and why. In adaptive evolution, natural selection causes genetic changes in traits ...

A genetic change in our ancient ancestors may partly explain why humans don't have tails like monkeys, finds a new study led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Published online ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ellen Matloff covers genetic counseling, testing and digital health. Genetic testing once was offered only to people with rare ...