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Genetic adaptations that helped neotropical manakins detect and digest fruit may have laid the foundation for the evolution of elaborate courtship displays and vivid plumage observed in manakins. An international research team, including researchers from Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, combined genomic, functional, and evolutionary analyses to show that changes in taste perception and digestion…

Orange juice is a beloved breakfast drink for many. But people have strong opinions on whether this 100% juice is “healthy” or if it’s just another sugary drink. Well, there’s no denying that OJ contains sugar, which means pairing it with a meal and paying attention to serving size is important. But it is also…

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA—According to a statement released by the University of the Witwatersrand, gum disease and its possible effects on facial structure may have contributed to the evolution of modern humans. A team of researchers including Ugo Ripamonti of the University of the Witwatersrand, Laura Roden of Coventry University, and Jakobus Hoffman of the South…