Evolutionary Biology

Genesis Waters: How Early Microbes Forged the Path for All Life on Earth

Earth’s earliest microbes shaped the planet and the future of life itself. Discover the explosive breakthroughs that reveal where we came from—and where we might be headed.

The DNA Flips That Help Fish Become New Species

Lake Malawi’s cichlid fish are evolving into new species at lightning speed—thanks to supergenes that keep evolution’s best tools intact.

Triassic Reptiles Braved ‘Hell Zones’ to Conquer the Earth

New study reveals how small reptiles crossed a scorched Earth after the Permian extinction—paving the way for dinosaurs.

The Gene That Makes Cats Purr and Speak

Researchers in Japan have linked a specific gene to purring and vocalization in cats — shedding new light on feline behavior and domestication.

The First Urban Pest Was Our Unwanted Roommate

Bed bugs have followed humans since the Ice Age. A new genomic study shows how these pests adapted to our urban lives—evolving with us from caves to cities.

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