In a discovery that challenges our understanding of human history, scientists have successfully decoded the oldest DNA ever ...

In a region known for hosting some of the earliest evidence of modern humans, DNA analysis was sparse. Until now.

Island) with its gigantic statues and treeless landscape has fascinated researchers for centuries. A new genetic study published in this week's Nature disproves the popular theory that the Rapanui ...

DNA analyses of human remains found at the site revealed that the majority of the male individuals buried there shared a paternal link. Stone Age people buried over a span of 800 years at a mass ...

Recent archaeological discoveries are shedding light on these ancient societies. Artefacts from graves, including precious ...

Virus-like particles from the glacier, with DNA stained by green dye, under a fluorescence microscope. Zhi-Ping Zhong, Sullivan Lab Ancient viruses escaping melting permafrost have previously ...

Discover the mysteries of ancient empires through palaeogenomics, revealing secrets of migration, society, and elite rulers.

A team of experts has proposed storing the DNA of threatened animals in a vault on the lunar surface – Earth's only natural satellite – where conditions are cold enough to preserve the samples.

ANTEQUERA, Spain – A colossal stone monument in southern Spain was the focus of a decade-long study that revealed the remarkable sophistication of its construction, leaving researchers astounded by ...

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