Evolutionary theory has revolutionized the way we understand humans – yet more than a century after Darwin's ideas reshaped biology, the female form of our species remains largely a mystery. Compared ...

The unrealistic ideals placed on female athletes are not only ignorant, but also deeply harmful, writes Lauren Fleshman.

A new scientific review challenges the widespread idea that certain physical features in women serve as biological signals of high fertility. The comprehensive analysis suggests that characteristics ...

In 2016, two Japanese reproductive biologists, Katsuhiko Hayashi and Mitinori Saitou, made an announcement in the journal Nature that read like a science-fiction novel. The researchers had taken skin ...

Reproductive health is impacted by environmental pollution, such as PFAS and microplastics. Discover what the science shows.