Evolutionary molecular biologist Beth Shapiro on the hunt for ancient DNA and her groundbreaking de-extinction and ...

Ancient human genomes reconstructed from remains at a southern African rock shelter show remarkable genetic continuity over ...

With its distinctive face and tufted ears, the Iberian lynx is a living testament to one of conservation's greatest comebacks ...

Sep. 25, 2024 — Scientists successfully extracted and analyzed DNA from ancient cheese samples found alongside the Tarim Basin mummies in China, dating back approximately 3,600 years.

This study reveals that the genetic background of the Japanese people is far more complex than previously thought.

I n 1898, a pair of lions repeatedly raided the tents of an encampment in Kenya, killing at least 28 people. The infamous ...

Ancient DNA from humans and canines helps untangle the history of European colonization in North America. In this article, we ...

A groundbreaking study on ancient kefir cheese reveals the complex history and evolution of dairy fermentation in Eurasia, ...

They included the oldest ancient DNA from the region to date, from two individuals who lived around 10,000 years ago. The findings show that the population history of southernmost Africa is ...

A study of ancient walrus DNA reveals Viking trade routes in Greenland, highlighting Norse interactions with Indigenous ...

GEORGE NEWS - Oakhurst rock shelter is an archaeological site near the town of George on the southern coast of South Africa.

Ancient DNA can be extracted from historical remains or subfossil (animals that are not ancient enough to be considered true fossils but are not considered modern either) samples. By studying ...