In a landmark study, scientists from Australia, Germany and Russia have used ancient DNA recovered from sediment samples from Denisova Cave in Siberia to reveal… Read More »Ancient DNA Reveals Complex History of Denisova Cave
New genetic research on ancient human remains, dating back around 45,000 years, has revealed significant insights into early human migrations and the extent of interactions… Read More »Ancient DNA Study Reveals Early Human Migration and Neanderthal Interbreeding
Neanderthal fossils from the Spy Cave in Belgium, once thought to be no older than 24,000 years, have now been dated to between 44,200 and… Read More »Neanderthal Fossils in Belgium Dated to 44,200 Years Ago
Recent discoveries have shed new light on the creative capabilities of Neanderthals, challenging longstanding beliefs about their cultural practices and artistic traditions. A simple yet… Read More »Neanderthal Bone Carving Pushes Back Limits of Symbolic Thought
Scientists have made strides in uncovering what makes humans unique by refining how we compare modern human DNA to that of our extinct ancestors. A… Read More »Scientists Uncover the Genetic Secrets of Human Uniqueness
Geneticists have long used constraint modeling to understand disease-causing mutations in the nuclear genome. Constraint models allow researchers to assess selective pressure that causes certain… Read More »Researchers Develop New Model to Identify Disease-Causing Mitochondrial Mutations
Emotional connection is known to play a crucial role in human relationships, strengthening bonds and enhancing communication. Similar dynamics have been observed in the bond… Read More »Study Reveals Physiological Synchrony Between Dogs and Their Owners
New findings challenge the idea that only the brain and brain cells are responsible for learning and memory. A team of researchers, led by Nikolay… Read More »Non-Brain Cells Exhibit Memory-Like Behavior
Scientists studying human evolution have uncovered remarkable evidence that Denisovans, an ancient hominin group, interbred with early modern humans through multiple interbreeding events. These genetic… Read More »Multiple Denisovan Populations Interbred with Early Humans
Biologists at Brown University have made a significant discovery regarding the vulnerability of tomato plants to extreme heat, identifying the specific phase of the growth… Read More »Scientists Uncover Tomato’s Heat Tolerance Secret