Meet the first Neanderthal family
Ancient genomes of thirteen Neanderthals provide a rare snapshot of their community and social organization.
Svante Pääbo wins Nobel Prize for decoding ancient DNA
The 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded on October 3 to geneticist Svante Pääbo for his groundbreaking discoveries about human evolution and the genomes of extinct hominins.
New remote research method expands opportunities for scientific collaboration
A new Leakey Foundation-supported study proposes an alternative model of remote collaboration that can transform museum-based studies and create a more equitable and resilient research environment.
The Leakey Foundation announces major gift from the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation for the Arts
The Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation for the Arts announced today that it is auctioning its art collection to benefit The Leakey Foundation and five other nonprofit organizations. This could be the most significant gift in The Leakey Foundation’s 54-year history.
Anne Stone receives 2022 Guggenheim Fellow award
Anne Stone is an anthropological geneticist who has transformed knowledge in the genetics of infectious diseases and the evolutionary history of humans and the great apes. She has published significant work on the genetics of reemerging infectious diseases, especially leprosy and tuberculosis.