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Traces of insect DNA in dental calculus may reveal bug-eating past

A study finds that Neanderthals had comparable insect trace evidence as gorillas and western chimpanzees.

Jul 18 • John Hawks

The first molecular data from Homo naledi

Protein data from the Rising Star cave system show the known sample of this species is entirely female.

Jun 24 • John Hawks

How many Denisovan ancestors?

New studies magnify the observation that three groups of Denisovans may have contributed to many living people's genomes, but I find some unanswered…

Jun 19 • John Hawks

The ancient mixture in cave lion genomes

Introgression is widespread among lineages of big cats. Our ancestors encountered one of the biggest products.

Jun 6 • John Hawks

Rethinking Homo erectus and Denisovans with ancient proteins

Mixture demonstrated for old fossil teeth hints that anthropologists may have mixed ideas.

May 15 • John Hawks

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A look at the Neanderthal deep cave structures from Bruniquel

Mar 9 • John Hawks

A shorter, sharper Out-of-Africa story is emerging

Sep 18, 2025 • John Hawks

Top 10 discoveries about ancient people from DNA in 2025

Dec 19, 2025 • John Hawks

Tracing the wave of Neanderthal-modern interactions

Jan 27 • John Hawks

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