Some researchers say sunscreen and tailored clothing might have helped humans survive when Neanderthals went extinct.

The Indonesian island of Sulawesi was a likely stepping stone for ancient hominins to reach nearby Flores, the home of the ...

DNA from Denisova Cave revealed a mysterious group of ancient humans who once inhabited Siberia and interbred with Neanderthals and early Homo sapiens. Their legacy survives today in the genetic ...

New research reveals an unexpected cause behind the Neanderthals’ disappearance—one that has nothing to do with violence or ...

The evolutionary success of our species may have hinged on minute changes to our brain biochemistry after we diverged from ...

New research suggests that maggots may be the secret ingredient responsible for extremely high nitrogen values found in Neanderthal remains.

In the study, the researchers examined the activity of ADSL by measuring the concentration of protein substrates SAICAr and S-Ado (in red), which increase when ADSL activity decreases. Below, the ...

The evolutionary success of our species may have hinged on minute changes to our brain biochemistry after we diverged from ...

Some mice were more adept at seeking water after the gene change, signaling a behavioral change and potential cognitive advantage.

Maggots might have helped our long-extinct relatives avoid protein poisoning by providing a nutritious source of fat, a new ...

Previous studies have identified three waves of gene flow between the two human species, with the first interbreeding event taking place some 250,000 to 200,000 years ago. A second hook-up then ...

Our data shows the household aid bill now averages $250 per month for food, water and hygiene per family, while total Gaza ...