Muscles believed to be unique to humans have been discovered in several ape species, challenging long-held anthropocentric theories on the origin and evolution of human soft tissues. This questions ...

In his 1863 book Evidence as to Man’s Place in Nature, Thomas Henry Huxley raised hell by arguing that humans weren’t special. Like other animals, he said, humans are a byproduct of evolution, which ...

“They don’t have a sexy reputation, so they often get forgotten in a workout,” says Nick Finney, a personal trainer. “But you want to be using all your muscles effectively to prevent injury and ...