Scientists found that evolution led bird and mammal brains to evolve separately, using different genetic instructions.

New research has revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex brain circuits independently, despite sharing a common ancestor. These findings challenge the traditional view of ...

In 2019, scientists rediscovered a species of miniature deer long lost to science within the dry coastal forests of southern ...

The pallium is the brain region where the neocortex forms in mammals, the part responsible for cognitive and complex functions that most distinguishes humans from other species. The pallium has tradit ...

The newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change that’s thought to ...

The Ocean Genome Legacy Center and Seacoast Science Center join forces to unlock the secrets of marine mammal DNA and advance ...

Tropical forests lose species due to humans, even inside protected areas. Scientists found that forests near people have ...

Several viruses are circulating around the globe, including in Utah. But because there’s limited information on some of them, ...

How do predators use their vision to both navigate through the terrain while tracking prey running for its life? Pursuing ...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has entered a concerning new phase, demonstrating its adaptability by spreading from ...

Smaller mammals like squirrels, foxes, snowshoe hares, and more must go through a series of changes in the fall in order to prepare for winter. Some of ...

Controversial Ontario theme park Marineland will soon get rid of all marine mammals housed on the property, a bittersweet ...