Human brains can sense rhythm and melody from birth, showing music may be part of biology rather than something learned.

Humans are fundamentally "musical animals"—and our capacity for music is rooted in biology, not just culture. This is the conclusion of new work by University of Amsterdam professor of Music Cognition ...

As our evolution slows and industrialization and technology accelerates, a growing body of research suggests that human biology is struggling to keep pace. Many of the chronic stress-related health ...

Thousands of previously “invisible” microproteins—tiny chains of fewer than 100 amino acids—can profoundly change human biology when mutated. A fundamental discovery is overturning decades of ...

A recent study published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggests that a genetic preference for immediate rewards is linked to less education and earlier parenthood. This provides evidence ...

Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences has officially voted to change the name of the Human Evolutionary Biology concentration during a meeting on April 1. Effective as of July 1, 2025 — when the ...

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In a recent perspective article published in the journal Nature Communications, over 30 scientists from around the world discussed the action plans and principles of the global scientific initiative ...

Deep Human Biology Learning (DHBL) is a unique approach to oncology & neurology research. Through cross-disciplinary collaboration, drug discovery is accelerated, leading to faster development of ...

In Bethel’s B.S. in biology degree with a human biology/biomedical emphasis, you’ll build a foundation in the biological sciences that allows you flexibility to tailor your classes to align with your ...