Charles II of Spain wasn’t just unlucky—he was the result of generations of extreme royal inbreeding. This video explores his life, his health, and the political disaster surrounding his reign. It ...

The NHS has told midwives about the "benefits" of cousin marriage despite the rise in birth defects. New guidance explains that concerns about the risks of congenital diseases are "exaggerated" and ...

Studying how ancient animals lived and why they died out can offer important insight to protecting species today.

Pure-bred dogs have been regarded as superior to crossbreeds or what some people refer to as mutts. However, we now understand that producing purebred dogs has drawbacks. The lack of variety in the ...

Turn-based roulette games aren’t new, but they continue to be popular due to the development of interesting mechanics and the tense atmosphere that arises from testing your luck. The Side Effects game ...

Three members of America’s “most inbred” clan have vanished from their decaying West Virginia compound after state officials quietly removed them from the home — a move their surviving relatives blame ...

EAST LANSING, MI – Michigan is home to a single species of venomous snake, and the isolated pockets of its populations are making it more likely it will go extinct. Researchers at Michigan State ...

Michigan’s only species of venomous snake is in trouble. Eastern massasauga rattlesnakes (Sistrurus catenatus) are becoming more isolated because of habitat fragmentation in the state, which is ...

Eastern Massasauga rattlesnakes are found in the wetlands of Michigan and other Midwestern states. “These are fairly large and stable populations of Eastern Massasaugas,” study co-author and Michigan ...

Purebred dogs might look flawless on the outside, but their beauty often hides a disturbing genetic truth. For generations, breeders have prioritized traits like coat color and snub noses over genetic ...