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Anthropology.net
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The genetic legacy of Neanderthals persists in modern humans, with 1-2% of non-African genomes composed of Neanderthal DNA—a determination made through comprehensive sequencing and comparison of ancient and modern genomes. “These beneficial traits spread rapidly in early human populations.”
Anthropology.net
DECEMBER 13, 2024
A Glimpse into Europe’s Earliest Settlers Over 45,000 years ago, small groups of modern humans roamed the icy expanse of Ice Age Europe. Among these pioneers were individuals whose lives and genetic histories have now been reconstructed from the oldest modern human genomes yet sequenced.
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Anthropology.net
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The Search for Early Symbolic Expression For decades, archaeologists have debated the origins of symbolic thought in early humans. Was it an innovation exclusive to modern humans, or did our distant relatives also engage in abstract expression? Symbolic behavior in early humans is often difficult to identify with certainty.
Anthropology News
MARCH 28, 2025
Prior to the opening of the mosque in 2019, the local Muslim organization operated a prayer room out of its offices in downtown. Foreign residents and Japanese of mixed ancestry try to pass as Japanese to avoid the stigma of being a foreigner. Madiha: I dont even feel human sometimes Madihas experiences sharply contrast Hamzas.
Anthropology.net
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Human brain evolution has long fascinated scientists, as it underpins the development of intelligence, culture, and complex behavior. This gradual pattern of brain growth reflects the adaptive pressures faced by early humans and their relatives. Often portrayed as static or unchanging, they too exhibited gradual adaptations over time.
Anthropology.net
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The evolution of the human brain is one of the most remarkable chapters in our species' history. With its unparalleled size and complexity, the human brain consumes a disproportionate amount of energy relative to the rest of the body. Squirrel monkeys ( Saimiri sciureus ), another large-brain species.
Anthropology.net
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
published in The American Journal of Human Genetics 1 , has provided fresh insights into the complex origins of the Fulani, tracing their ancestry back to an ancient, lost world—the Green Sahara. American Journal of Human Genetics. How did their nomadic culture evolve? 🔗 DOI : 10.1016/j.ajhg.2025.04.012
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