Paleoanthropology

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A group of Neanderthals facing the challenges of an ice age, with genetic diversity suggesting their extinction was not due to inbreeding.

Study suggests Neanderthal extinction not caused by inbreeding

Genetic analysis of 27 Neanderthal genomes from Belgium reveals high diversity, directly contradicting the long-held belief that inbreeding led to their extinction.

Yasmin Haddad·June 25, 2026

Close-up of ancient Homo naledi fossilized teeth under laboratory examination, with a dimly lit cave system in the background.

Computational Science & Software

Ancient Proteins From Homo Naledi Fossils Analyzed For First Time

Ancient proteins extracted from 20 Homo naledi teeth, found deep within South Africa's Rising Star cave system, have revealed a startling uniformity: every single individual analyzed was female, accor

Yasmin Haddad·June 25, 2026