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