Neanderthals sourced food from plants as well

Study by US and Spanish researchers says it is first direct evidence of omnivory in Neanderthals

A Neanderthal tooth discovered in Serbia reveals human migration history

The Neanderthals were a group of ancient humans who lived in western Eurasia during the Pleistocene epoch

Scientists create first portrait of a Denisovan by analysing chemical changes to DNA

The ancient hominins shared many traits with Neanderthals: Low foreheads and wide rib cages, an elongated face and a wide pelvis; but differed in …

COVID-19 mystery: What are the reasons for Africa's low casualties

Researchers are trying to identify the causes behind low incidence of the novel coronavirus disease on the continent  

Neanderthal-inherited gene variant helps in protecting against severe COVID-19: Study 

A protective Neanderthal-derived haplotype confers approximately 23% reduced risk of becoming critically ill on infection with SARS-CoV-2

Swedish geneticist Svante Pääbo gets Medicine Nobel for his contributions to paleogenomics

Pääbo sequenced of the entire genome of Neanderthals; he also discovered the previously unknown hominin, Denisova

Nobel prize: Svante Pääbo’s ancient DNA discoveries offer clues as to what makes us human

Pääbo sequenced genomes of our extinct relatives Neanderthals and Denisovans; These discoveries resulted in novel insights into human …

The Nobel for Svante Pääbo is an attempt to redefine modern man

DNA can be a bridge to true social relationships; if we have an awareness of the common sources of our origin, then a sense of unity will arise …

Were Neanderthals carnivores? A tooth offers new insight into their diets

Diets a topic of debate; Researchers look into zinc isotopes in molar sample  

Evolution influences our physiology today. Here’s how

Neanderthal variant in Homo sapiens responsible for more live births, with a risk of premature delivery