The Myth of Badass Sperm
We’ve all been taught that human fertilization is an Olympic-style competition. The truth is that it’s much more like a gigantic lottery.
The Myth of Badass Sperm
Genetics
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Ancestry Tests Pose a Threat to Our Social Fabric
Commercial DNA testing isn’t just harmless entertainment. It’s keeping alive ideas that deserve to die.
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Hepatitis B Viruses Discovered in Ancient Human Remains
New findings shed light on the origin and evolution of these stubborn pathogens.
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Humanity’s Story Has No End of Surprising Twists
Recent discoveries, and new analyses of old evidence, are revolutionizing the way scientists look at human history.
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Baby Fat Is About More Than Cuteness
At birth, human infants have the highest percentage of body fat of any species. Here’s why.
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Can Medical Anthropology Solve the Diabetes Dilemma?
As the number of sufferers continues to rise, some researchers are moving in new directions to figure out how culture and lifestyle shape disease outcomes.