The first complete genetic portrait of a so‑called “last Neanderthal” is forcing scientists to redraw the map of our origins, ...

Learn more about what how humans ended up having Neanderthal DNA in their genome and what it means if you have it.

The discovery of ancient human cousins has long stirred wonder and debate. Early Neanderthal remains offered a glimpse into our distant past, prompting questions about how they lived and whether they ...

The fossil and genetic evidence agree that modern humans originated in Africa. The most genetically diverse human populations ...

Studying human evolution involves piecing together scattered clues about how we survived against tough odds. One of the biggest mysteries is understanding how large or small ancient human populations ...

Human faces are famously flatter than those of other primates. Neanderthals, by contrast, had prominent, projecting midfaces ...