Philippines

Denisovan HLA and its role in immunity

Today's people have inherited several immune alleles from archaic people. Understanding what difference they made is a continuing challenge.

Aug 11, 2025 • John Hawks

New insights into the biology of Homo luzonensis

Studies of teeth from Callao Cave yield information about the pace of development in this species and its possible connections with Homo erectus.

May 25, 2024 • John Hawks

Homo luzonensis: a new species of hominin from Luzon

I reflect on the discovery from Callao Cave, Philippines, which reinforces the ability of ancient hominins to disperse across island Southeast Asia.

Apr 10, 2019 • John Hawks

How capable were early human ancestors of crossing open water?

In past populations we should keep in mind the exceptional ability of humans to adapt to new circumstances.

Jan 18, 2019 • John Hawks

New fossil material from Luzon suggests another small hominin may have lived on that island

The discovery of a small metatarsal from more than 67,000 years ago in the Philippines may reflect habitation prior to the arrival of modern people.

Jun 22, 2010 • John Hawks

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