The human genome is made up of 23 pairs of chromosomes, the biological blueprints that make humans … well, human. But it turns out that some of our DNA — about 8% — are the remnants of ancient viruses ...

A new study finds the human brain moves through five major developmental eras, marked by key turning points from childhood to ...

During each of these phases, our brains show markedly different characteristics in their architecture, according to the new ...

Ranked seventh globally by the Center for World University Rankings in family sciences, UT Austin human development and family sciences has extensive impact in research and uplifts individuals, ...

Ancient viruses left a legacy in your DNA. And it turns out, that legacy may be helping shape who you are. A recent international study has shown that certain bits of ancient viral DNA, long dismissed ...

Mice play a significant role in medical research. They can help scientists to study complex medical conditions as they have similar biological processes to humans. Also known as murine studies, these ...