New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred ...

The human brain is a greedy organ. It gulps energy, demands constant upkeep, and somehow grew far larger (relative to body ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Primates have larger brains than most other mammals of their size. This gives them advanced ...

Researchers uncover evidence that the gut microbiome and brain connection can influence brain gene expression and neural ...

Scientists have long suspected that the trillions of microbes in our intestines do more than digest lunch, but new work goes ...

Could our gut hold the key to human intelligence? New research shows gut microbes can shape brain development, boost energy ...

The white-handed gibbon comes closest to humans in the study, with a monogamy rate of 63.5%. It’s the only other top-ranked ...

In the mice with large-brain primate microbes, the researchers found increased expression of genes associated with energy ...

On dry nights, the San hunter-gatherers of Namibia often sleep under the stars. They have no electric lights or new Netflix releases keeping them awake. Yet when they rise in the morning, they haven’t ...

Human brains still react to chimp voices, hinting at a deep evolutionary link in how we recognize sound.

The pelvis is often called the keystone of upright movement. It helps explain how human ancestors left life on all fours ...