While the human hand, with four fingers and opposable thumb, is pretty darn awesome, it still falls woefully short when it comes to some tasks -- such as opening a soda bottle or peeling a banana. MIT ...

Looking down at her newborn son, new mom Talliya Burnside at first thought the exhaustion of labor had gotten to her when she counted six fingers. Then, Burnside became petrified there was something ...

In a world where most people have ten fingers (five on each hand) — there are a few who are born with an extra finger. This rare condition, called polydactyly, means having more than the usual number ...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 28: A view of signage at the celebration of Raising Cane's "Golden Birthday" with opening of new gold restaurant on August 28, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by ...

Scientists can now predict which single-letter changes to the DNA within our genomes will alter genetic instructions and disrupt development, leading to changes such as the growth of extra digits and ...