The extinction of Neanderthals, our closest extinct human relatives, has long been a subject of intrigue and speculation. A ...

Researchers claim that a slight difference exists between the mechanisms of RBCs in Neanderthals and modern humans.

Different histories of contact with Denisovans in East Asia: While the ancestors of mainland East Asians met Denisovans ...

A study comparing lead exposure in Neanderthals, human ancestors and 20th-century humans poses a series of questions for further study.

The genetic link between bones discovered thousands of miles away from each other suggests a prehistoric migration route.

New research posits that a genetic incompatibility between female offspring of humans and Neanderthals and their children ...

A fatal genetic incompatibility between Neanderthals and modern humans may have hastened the extinction of our ancient ...

Humans and our ancestors have been exposed to lead for 2 million years, but the toxic metal may have actually helped our ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When scientists sequenced the Neanderthal genome in 2010, they learned that Neanderthals ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Today, lead exposure directly correlates to a post-industrialized ...

Seven years ago, I took a bet from one of the most controversial figures in the scientific world. Charles Murray, the political scientist who—along with the late psychologist Richard Herrnstein—wrote ...