The uvula is nearly unique to humans among mammals. An evolutionary biologist unpacks competing theories for why we evolved ...

Why humans have a philtrum, the groove above your lip, explained by an evolutionary biologist — from embryonic face-building ...

Scientists from NYU Langone Health and NYU School of Medicine have discovered a previously unknown feature of human anatomy. This is called the the interstitium, and it is found in numerous places, ...

Many of the body's biggest flaws are the result of evolution building on old designs instead of starting over. Our spine, ...

Scientists say some of the traits that define modern humans may have evolved only after long-standing biological and cultural ...

For decades, one idea has shaped discussions about human evolution and birth: humans endure unusually difficult childbirth ...

Human biology is the study of all aspects of the human organism including evolution, genetics, ecology, anatomy and physiology, development, anthropology, and nutrition, among others. A deep ...

Your anatomy operates like a machine, it's success hinging on the work of over 70 organs, each with a unique function. From the heart's blood-pumping ability to the liver's filtering power, each ...

In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy explores the anatomy of the human stomach, including the hormones ...