Neanderthal gene inherited by modern humans linked to greater muscle mass
A gene inherited from Neanderthals tens of thousands of years ago is linked to greater muscle mass in…
Europe’s last Neanderthals were genetically diverse and connected, study finds
A new genetic study has changed how researchers view the last Neanderthals in Western Europe. Evidence from 27…
Largest Denisovan DNA study reveals ancient genes still active in Oceanian populations
Ancient DNA inherited from Denisovans, an extinct group of human relatives, still influences the biology of people living…
Male Neanderthals and female humans shaped modern DNA through ancient interbreeding, study finds
Most people living outside Africa carry small traces of Neanderthal DNA. These inherited fragments appear across many human…
Decade-long mystery of the Beachy Head Woman resolved by DNA study
For over a decade, a Roman-era skeleton uncovered in southern England has been the subject of debate surrounding…