Neanderthals
Neanderthal tooth from Siberian cave shows signs of earliest-known invasive dental surgery - study
The molar showed that the Neanderthal who underwent the dental procedure was an adult, though the researchers do not know the individual's gender.
Extremely painful: Evidence suggests Neanderthals performed root canals 59,000 years ago
Central-Eastern Europe's oldest Neanderthal group identified by DNA taken from teeth - study
Remains from Israel’s North show Neanderthal children grew faster than modern humans - study
New Neanderthal lineage discovered in France
A discovery of an isolated gene of Neanderthal DNA in France could potentially explain extinction patterns.
Revelation of Neanderthals with Down syndrome places special emphasis on caregiving - study
The study, which was published late last month in the journal Science Advances, centers its findings on how disabled individuals among the Neanderthal population were often cared for.
Modern man reached northwest Europe more than 45,000 years ago
The arrival of Homo sapiens in cold northern latitudes took place several thousand years before Neanderthals disappeared in southwest Europe
Scientists discover oldest Neanderthal engravings ever found
The finding in France involves a series of non-figurative markings on the wall, which the team interpreted as finger-flutings, marks made by human hands.
Neanderthal genes still affect modern-day humans - study
Though Neanderthals have been extinct for tens of thousands of years, their genetics still make up anywhere from 1% to 4% of the human genome.
Modern human noses may be inherited from Neanderthals - study
Scientists found that the shape of human's nose may be inherited from Neanderthals and may have helped humans adapt to cooler climates after leaving Africa.
New archeological evidence suggests Homo sapiens settled Europe in waves - study
How did humans arrive and settle in Europe, and how did they interact with the Neanderthals who were already there?
New study discovers eight new prehistoric human groups
It unveils important changes in the genetic makeup of some regions following major climate changes,” - Ludovic Orlando, a molecular archaeologist.
Iran may be a hotspot of Neanderthal archaeology - study
Researchers used geographical data systems, with bio-geographical data inputs, to uncover routes that Neanderthals would have likely taken.
Neanderthals hunted, butchered elephants, study reveals
The evidence comes from the Neumark-Nord 1 site near Halle, Germany, where 3,122 bones, tusks, and teeth have been found.
