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A Forgotten Chapter in Human Evolution: The Hidden Ancestry of Modern Humans

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This approach circumvents the need for physical fossils, offering a way to reconstruct population history even when no bones or artifacts remain. What’s remarkable is that despite its small size, this group ultimately shaped most of our genetic heritage." Additional Related Research Skoglund, P., & Reich, D. link] Hublin, J.

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East Meets West: Avar Society’s Genetic Patchwork in Early Medieval Austria

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The graves, filled with artifacts like ornate belt fittings and everyday items, reflected a shared culture. Their society absorbed elements from both native Europeans and their East Asian heritage, creating a mosaic of influences. But ancient DNA analysis told a different story. Related Research **Pohl, W.

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Ancient Genomes from South Africa Reveal Remarkable Genetic Continuity

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The Oakhurst rock shelter, nestled in the cliffs of South Africa’s southern coast, has long been a focal point for archaeologists due to its wealth of artifacts and human remains. This investigation, which began in 2017, brought together a multidisciplinary team of archaeologists, anthropologists, and geneticists. Gibbon, V.

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A Tale of Two Internships 

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For six weeks, we spent 40 percent of our time at the American Anthropological Association (AAA) office and 60 percent of our time at partner institutions: the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (CFCH) and the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC).