Unluisler said: ‘Neanderthal DNA has been linked to variations in hair characteristics. ‘Some people with Neanderthal ancestry may have slightly thicker or straighter hair. ‘Studies have ...

Human evolution expert Prof Chris Stringer has studied Neanderthals his entire career. Here, he tells us what scientists have uncovered about the lifestyle of these early humans, their distinctive ...

Neanderthal DNA makes up approximately two per cent of the genome of people of non-African descent. Not only that, but some of our physical traits and mental health issues — like depression and ...

Now some archaeologists think competition may have played a role in burials. Decades ago, Neanderthal burials at Shanidar Cave in Iraq first sparked debate about whether the hominins intentionally ...

"In many ways, Denisovans resembled Neanderthals but in some traits they resembled us and in others they were unique," said Prof Liran Carmel, a researcher at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

David Pogue explores the traits we once thought were uniquely ... and find out if any of his own DNA came from a Neanderthal ancestor. National Corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Carlisle ...

75,000-Year-Old Female Neanderthal from Cave Where Species Buried Their Dead May 1, 2024 — A new documentary has recreated the face of a 75,000-year-old female Neanderthal whose flattened skull ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Braving the cold weather in Northern Europe required Neanderthals to have robust bodies and a ...

New research traces the genetic underpinnings of the enzyme amylase, which helps humans digest starches and sugars Sarah Kuta A new study, based on the remains of a Neanderthal nicknamed Thorin ...