He was known for his work on the gene-culture theory of human evolution and the Human Genome Diversity Project.

By reevaluating a fossil species, researchers have developed a new theory for the lemur colonization of Madagascar.  

A 99-million-year-old beetle preserved in amber alongside grains of pollen likely pollinated prehistoric plants.

DNA damage kick-starts what was once a defunct duplicated gene, which kills off injured cells.

A new study describes an unusual water harvesting method in plants.

Contrary to earlier results, FOXP2 did not undergo a “selective sweep” as humans developed language, a study finds.

Island birds possess bigger brains than those from the mainland.

Compared to 500,000 breeding pairs in the 1980s, only 60,000 penguin pairs now remain.

Hurricanes drive evolution in anole lizards, finds a new study.