The origins of human language remain mysterious. Are we the only animals truly capable of complex speech? Are Homo sapiens ...

Why did humans start speaking? Scientists suggest genetics played a big role – and they say the evolution of this singular ...

A genetic study published on Tuesday offers an important new clue. Researchers found that, between 250,000 and 500,000 years ...

A genetic mutation unique to humans could explain the emergence of speech. Researchers have found that inserting this variant ...

The Denisovans are the first species of archaic humans that have been discovered based on their DNA. Were they a race of Giants, a sophisticated race that had precision machined stone tools, tailored ...

The study confirmed that Neanderthals and Denisovans did not possess this variant, suggesting it arose uniquely in modern humans. Researchers believe this genetic change may have contributed to the ...

A new study shows that giving mice the human version of a gene changes their squeak, suggesting some of the genetic ...

A new study shows that giving mice the human version of a gene changes their squeak, suggesting some of the genetic ...

DNA analysis of that tiny fossil led to the 2010 finding that it represented a distinct ancient human population, which scientists dubbed the Denisovans. Many people alive today carry traces of ...