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Human Bulletin explores the science of our species, covering fossil and genetic research on human evolution as well as studies on human health and neuroscience. Biweekly Snapshots update viewers about the latest research findings, using motion graphics, scientific imaging, and photos and video from the field. Our feature stories introduce viewers to the researchers working to answer key scientific questions about the past, present, and future of Homo sapiens.

Examples of Human offerings:

Snapshots of Breaking News
How Does Reading Change the Brain?. Learing to read reorganizes the brain's neural networks -- at any age.
Ancient Toolmakers Had an Edge. South Africa's Blombos Cave has yielded new evidence of early cultural advancement in our species.
Blocking Malaria from the Blood. Researchers are studying how malaria parasites gain access to red blood cells in order to fuel new drug design.

Feature Stories
Malaria: Natural Selection and New Medicine Scientists are studying evolutionary adaptations of the malaria parasite and its victims to help overcome the disease that kills more than one million people each year.
HPV: Treating Cancer Caused by Viruses Viruses may trigger 17% of all cancers. Learn how researchers are studying the human papillomavirus and the cancers it causes.
Language in the Brain Why is it that humans can speak but chimpanzees, our closest living relatives, cannot? Scientists are studying the mental machinery behind language.


 

Human Snapshot: Ancient Toolmakers Had an Edge (Snapshots update biweekly)
Human Snapshot: How Does Reading Change the Brain?
Feature story: Malaria: Natural Selection and New Medicine
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