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…
Ancient DNA reveals malaria killed the Medici brothers, not poison
A new DNA study of two Renaissance members of the Medici family has confirmed malaria, not poison, killed…
Ancient human DNA found preserved on cave walls for thousands of years, study finds
Ancient human DNA has been found on cave walls for the first time, giving scientists a new way…
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…
How the Slavic migration reshaped Central and Eastern Europe
Genetic analyses of medieval human remains reveal large-scale migrations, regional diversity, and new insights into early medieval communities…