Natural selection is the process by which some organisms in a population survive and reproduce, while others do not, based on their bodies and behaviour. It is one of the processes by which species ...

Local pressures such as climate or diet that affect natural selection are only partly responsible for differences in the genetic makeup of human populations, a new study finds. Migrations, the ...

In this Spotlight, we ask whether modern humans are still evolving or whether we have stepped out of the path of natural selection. Share on Pinterest Does Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution still ...

A new study suggests that human ingenuity hasn't exempted us from the forces of evolution. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.