A Yale anthropologist's study of a remarkably well-preserved skeleton of Mixodectes pungens offers insights into mammals’ evolutionary trajectory after non-avian dinosaur extinction.

A first-of-its-kind study shows that experiencing violence and trauma leaves a heritable imprint on the human genome.

In a new book, Yale anthropologist Dove argues that a more holistic approach to the study of natural history would help counter growing skepticism of science.

Incoming FAS faculty member Christen Smith illuminates the impact of police violence on Black communities in Brazil and the United States.

Using 25 years of genetic and demographic data, Yale researchers shed light on what causes owl monkeys to leave their parents.

Field-based research is integral to science, but logistical constraints limit who can do the work. A Yale researcher wants to lower the barriers.

In a new study of Syrian refugee families with small children, fathers viewed themselves as highly involved parents; their wives often begged to differ.

When did people first evolve into the modern humans that we are today? What instigated the changes that differentiated humans from chimpanzees and other primates? The average person may not consider these questions, but Jessica Thompson is figuring out life’s mysteries one animal fossil at a time.

A first-of-its-kind study examines the social networks of women from low-income households, including Syrian refugees, in Amman, Jordan.

A new study co-authored by Yale researchers reconstructs the evolutionary relationships among species to find evidence of tree-dwelling primates’ survival.