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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Despite the technical challenges posed by DNA degradation, the researchers successfully sequenced the genomes, revealing valuable information about the inhabitants' ancestry and genetic stability. 1 Gretzinger, J., 1 Gretzinger, J., Gibbon, V. Penske, S. Rohrlach, A. Salazar-García, D. Krause, J., & Schiffels, S.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Recent archaeological excavations in western Ukraine have yielded a treasure trove of stone tools dating back an astonishing 1.4 International collaboration among researchers from diverse European nations underscores the global significance of Ukraine's archaeological heritage and the collective pursuit of knowledge in the face of adversity.

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JULY 12, 2024

We leveraged modern human–introgressed sequences in the Neanderthal genome to refine estimates of Neanderthal ancestry in contemporary humans by decomposing IBDmix-detected segments into those attributable to human-to-Neanderthal (H→N) versus Neanderthal-to-human (N→H) gene flow in 2000 modern human individuals.

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JUNE 23, 2024

For instance, ancient individuals from Oase and Bacho Kiro showed very recent Neanderthal ancestry, suggesting frequent interactions with Neanderthals, even if their lineages did not persist. Neandertal ancestry through time: Insights from genomes of ancient and present-day humans. 1 Iasi, L. Chintalapati, M., Hajdinjak, M.,

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

A recent study, published in the European Journal of Archaeology 1 , suggests these plaques may represent one of humanity's earliest attempts at recording genealogy—a non-verbal precursor to modern ancestry documentation. Journal : European Journal of Archaeology , 2004. Journal : Cambridge Archaeological Journal , 2009.

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

The findings, published in Nature Communications 1 , reveal a wealth of information about the boy's ancestry, physical traits, health, and the environment in which he lived, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of prehistoric humans. Life history and ancestry of the late Upper Palaeolithic infant from Grotta delle Mura, Italy.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

Neanderthal DNA is estimated to account for an average of 1% to 4% of the genomes of modern humans with ancestry outside sub-Saharan Africa. Credit: Scientific Reports (2024). ” This chimes with previous archaeological finds. The famous Neanderthal “flower burial” was discovered in Shanidar Cave in Iraqi Kurdistan.

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MARCH 7, 2024

at Téviec and Hoedic, two coastal archaeological sites in northwestern France. Genomic ancestry and social dynamics of the last hunter-gatherers of Atlantic France. The research suggests that these ancient communities developed cultural strategies to mitigate inbreeding, challenging prior assumptions about their social structures.

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JULY 20, 2024

The Archaeological Evidence The theory of the Neolithic decline originated from archaeological evidence showing large-scale abandonment of settlements. Colors indicate genetic ancestry, and black crosses designate individuals with the plague.Credit: Seersholm et al., Each individual in the study is represented by colored shapes.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Genetic Divides: Farmers in the South, Hunter-Gatherers in the North Distinct Ancestral Lineages Northern Caucasian populations displayed Eastern hunter-gatherer ancestry, while southern groups carried a blend of hunter-gatherer and East Anatolian farmer DNA. Source: Journal of Anthropological Archaeology. Berezin, Y. Buzhilova, A.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Herodotus and the Phrygian Hypothesis Historical Theories on Armenian Origins For centuries, the Greek historian Herodotus’ writings influenced the perception of Armenian ancestry. The results demonstrate a strong genetic continuity within the Armenian highlands, further distancing Armenian ancestry from the Balkans. Source: O.

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JANUARY 4, 2025

Coastal regions like Aden and Hudaydah exhibit higher levels of African ancestry, reflecting Yemen’s role in maritime commerce. Yemen’s genetic legacy is a testament to its historical importance—a story told not just through archaeological artifacts and historical texts but through the DNA of its people. Al-Habori, M.,

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