A study of diverse African groups by geneticists has identified new genetic variants associated with skin pigmentation. The findings help explain the vast range of skin color on the African continent, ...

Human skin, hair, and eyes come in a huge variety of colors, but until now, scientists have only known a fraction of the genetic diversity driving this variation. Now, new research finds many dozens ...

Knowing your skin’s undertone may help you choose foundation or color palettes that best suit your hue. You may have a cool, warm, or neutral undertone. When it comes to finding a new lipstick or ...

How did early humans adapt to different climates and diets as they split off from other primates and spread across the globe? And what does that mean for humans living today? A panel of scholars from ...