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Ancient DNA From Southern Africa Reveals Long-Isolated Homo Sapiens Lineage

A Nature analysis of 28 ancient genomes identifies adaptations that clarify the region’s role in our species’ evolution.

Ancient DNA Shows Housecats Originated in North Africa and Reached Europe Only 2,000 Years Ago

Denisovan-Derived MUC19 Variant Rose in the Americas, Study Finds