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At the University of Washington, population geneticists Joshua Akey and Benjamin Vernot go over human evolutionary models. They are currently studying the influence of...

Neanderthal. In saliva, scientists have found hints that a "ghost" species of archaic human may have contributed genetic material to ancestors of people living...

The Tadpole Galaxy is a disrupted spiral galaxy showing streams of gas stripped by gravitational interaction with another galaxy. Molecular gas is the required...

This is a cross-section of mouse skin tumor. Credit: King's College London Eczema caused by defects in the skin could reduce the risk of developing skin...

You share more than just your living space with your partner. Credit: © Wesley / Fotolia Couples who live together share many things: Bedrooms, bathrooms, food,...

This image shows a patient with an eczema-like skin rash behind the knees as a result of primary immunodeficiency. Credit: The National Institutes of Health Our...

The development of eye freckles correlated with increasing age, lifetime number of sunburns and a history of severe sunburns resulting in blisters, report researchers. Credit:...

Participants in the PES program receiving their payments for conserving trees. Credit: Photo courtesy of Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust A new Northwestern University study...

Phthalates are a group of chemicals widely used in common consumer products, such as food packaging and wrappings as seen in this photograph. (Stock...

Lithium ions migrate through the electrolyte (yellow) into the layer of crystalline silicon (c-Si). During the charging cycle, a 20-nm layer (red) develops on...

A theory developed at Rice University determined that a graphene/boron compound would excel as an ultrathin anode for lithium-ion batteries. The compound would store...