DNA from the Denisovans contributed to the immune systems of modern people in New Guinea
An encounter with a mysterious and extinct human relative – the Denisovans – has left a mark on the immune traits of modern Papuans, in particular those living on New Guinea Island.
Meet the first Neanderthal family
Ancient genomes of thirteen Neanderthals provide a rare snapshot of their community and social organization.
Earliest gibbon fossil found in Southwest China
A team of scientists has discovered the earliest gibbon fossil, a find that helps fill a long-elusive evolutionary gap in the history of apes.
Revelations from 17-million-year-old ape teeth could shed light on human evolution
Some scientists suggest early humans and their ancestors also evolved due to rapid changes in their environment, but the physical evidence to test this idea has been elusive – until now.
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.