evolutionary biology
Coverage of evolutionary biology in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists Finally Figured Out What Love Is For
Scientists suggest love's irrational behaviors, such as quitting jobs or moving across continents, may be its evolutionary purpose. The article explores how neuroscience, psychology, and evolutionary biology explain love's role in human development.
- Spotted lanternflies’ love of cities may be the secret to their invasion success
Spotted lanternflies' affinity for cities may contribute to their invasion success. Scientists see these insects as a prime opportunity to study invasion ecology and evolutionary biology.
- Scientists reveal where the human ‘original’ third eye came from — and why we have it
Scientists have identified the biological origin of the human 'third eye' and explained its evolutionary purpose. The study suggests this feature, linked to the pineal gland, may have played a role in early human development.
- Human Accelerated Region 1
Human Accelerated Region 1 (HAR1) is a genomic segment that evolved rapidly in humans compared to other primates, linked to brain development and cognitive evolution. It is one of the most accelerated regions in the human genome, highlighting unique aspects of human biology.