DNA extracted from a 38,000-year-old Neanderthal bone has just enabled scientists to sequence the complete mitochondrial genome for the human-like species. picked by AfroMosHi 1 year ago

A Neanderthal man who lived as recently as 50,000 years ago may have been killed by a modern human armed with an advanced projectile weapon, a new study suggests.

If confirmed, the Paleolithic "murder" would be the first compelling case for an anatomically modern human using a weapon against a member of the extinct human species. picked by Bingo 4 months ago

New evidence points to another possibility to explain the extinction of the Neanderthal. Women's Lib was alive and well with the Neanderthals. Womon hunted big game with the men. Excessive number of casualties amongst the fertile women may have doomed the Neanderthals picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The Human Genome Project revealed that only a small fraction of the 3 billion “letter” DNA code actually instructs cells to manufacture proteins, the workhorses of most life processes. This has raised the question of what the remaining part of the human genome does. How much of the rest performs other biological functions, and how much is merely residue of prior genetic events? Evolut... read full post picked by Blankspace73 2 years ago

Scientists say they have decoded the entire genetic content of the HIV-1 virus, a key source of AIDS infection.

They hope this will pave the way to a greater understanding of how the virus operates, and potentially accelerate the development of drug treatments. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Music moves the human body (our feet tap, our bodies sway) and the human heart (our emotions beat in time to a song’s pulse). Every child in every society creates music, defined to include song and dance: it’s a fundamental activity of Homo sapiens. picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

Two molar teeth of around 63,400 years old show that Neanderthal predecessors of humans may have been dental hygiene fans. The teeth have "grooves formed by the passage of a pointed object, which confirms the use of a small stick for cleaning the mouth." picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The mystery of what killed the Neanderthals has moved a step closer to resolution after an international study led by the University of Leeds has ruled out one of the competing theories – catastrophic climate change – as the most likely cause. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A 60,000 year old piece of skull has been dredged up in the north sea. picked by makuus 5 months ago