Evolution : Science World Report

Jan 26, 2016 12:01 PM EST

Evolutionary Theory: Scientists Examine Key Aspect Of Evolution

Researchers carried out a detailed study of the 'Meselson effect' where chromosomes in asexual organisms can evolve independently from each other and become quite distinctive over time. A parasite called 'Trypanosoma brucei gambiense' was used to carry out the study.

Jan 25, 2016 01:12 PM EST

Cats May Have been Domesticated in China Far Earlier Than Expected

How long have pet cats been around?

Jan 19, 2016 01:14 PM EST

Dogs View Facial Expressions, Emotions Differently, Study Says

The University of Helsinki has proved that when it comes to dog behavior, the facial expressions presented to them make a difference.

Jan 15, 2016 03:32 PM EST

Weather-Worn Lizards Adapt To New Climates, Study Reveals

A new study found that lizards that are exposed to extreme weather would most likely adapt to new climates

Jan 13, 2016 10:37 AM EST

An Earful: How Did Mammals Develop Hearing?

Researchers examined the evolution of hearing among mammals, where they focused on how mammals developed more sensitive hearing than reptiles.

Jan 08, 2016 07:57 AM EST

Tweak in Gene Expression May Have Allowed Our Ancient Ancestors to Walk Upright

Your feet allow you to run and jump and walk. Now, scientists have found that the only reason we have feet that allow us to walk upright is due to a genetic tweak that occurred long ago.

Jan 04, 2016 10:19 AM EST

The Evolution of Symbiosis: Species Always Take What They Can Get

It turns out that ancient symbiosis between species wasn't perfect by a longshot.

Dec 23, 2015 05:19 PM EST

Mammal Diversity Explosion Occurred After the Dinosaurs Went Extinct

What caused the explosion of mammals that eventually led to the ecosystem we see today?

Dec 22, 2015 01:37 PM EST

Mammal Diversity Exploded After Dinosaurs Went Extinct

A new study found that mammalian diversity exploded on earth right after the dinosaurs went extinct.

Dec 22, 2015 11:14 AM EST

Life Exploded On Earth 600 Million Years Ago After Slow Rise Of Oxygen

Researchers have found that life exploded on earth 600 million years ago, after oxygen levels gradually began to increase in the oceans and atmosphere.

Dec 21, 2015 09:12 AM EST

The Ancient Ancestor that Links Humans and Neanderthals: New Virtual Fossil

Scientists have used new digital techniques to predict the structure of evolution in the lineage of Homo sapiens and Neanderthals in order to better understand what our ancient ancestor looked like.

Dec 18, 2015 12:53 PM EST

Fossils Enrich Theory Of Evolution, Study Reveals New Findings

Adding fossils into the picture can widen our understanding of evolution and how it influenced various species for millions of years and even living species.