genetics

Selfish sperm see older fathers pass on more disease-causing mutations
Increasing evidence suggests that children's health is affected by the age of both parents, not just the mother. Halfpoint Images/Getty ...

Scientists link gene to emergence of spoken language
A new study links a specific gene and protein variant found only in humans to the origins of spoken language. ...

Evolution of intelligence in our ancestors may have come at a cost
Model Man of Heidelberg who could be a direct ancestor Homo sapiens WHPics/Alamy A timeline of genetic changes over millions ...

What’s my Alzheimer’s risk, and can I really do anything to change it?
A few years ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, just like his older brother and his mum before ...