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#27-Skull Features Among Asian and Asian- Derived Groups Differ Significantly

Skull features among Asian and Asian- derived groups differ significantly Forensic anthropologists have now discovered that several skull features in Asian and Asian- derived groups differ significantly with regard to shape, such that they can be distinguished using statistical analyses. These findings highlight the future potential for developing more nuanced statistical methods that can potentially […]

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#26-Ear infections discovered in remains of humans living in Levant 15,000 years ago

Ear infections discovered in remains of humans living in Levant 15,000 years ago Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered evidence of ear infections in the skull remains of humans living in the Levant some 15,000 years ago. “Our research seeks to determine the impact of our environment on illnesses in different periods,” says lead

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#25-Mixture and migration brought food production to sub-Saharan Africa

Mixture and migration brought food production to sub-Saharan Africa Ancient DNA documents the population changes of foragers, herders and farmers in central and eastern Africa from the Neolithic to the Iron Age Summary: A new interdisciplinary study reports on 20 newly sequenced ancient genomes from sub- Saharan Africa, including the first genomes from the Democratic

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#24-Unexpected mammal provides insight into the lives of ancient hominins

Unexpected mammal provides insight into the lives of ancient hominins For decades, anthropologists have attempted to solve the mystery of what hominins early ancestors of humans ate to survive. The answer to this question can be found etched into the bones and teeth of hominins, but the conclusion is not always obvious. According to a

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#23-First ancient DNA from West / Central Africa illuminates deep human past

First ancient DNA from West / Central Africa illuminates deep human past Summary: Scientists have produced the first genome-wide ancient human DNA sequences from west and central Africa. An international team led by Harvard Medical School scientists has produced the first genome- wide ancient human DNA sequences from west and central Africa. The data, recovered

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#22-The relationships between forests, deforestation and infectious disease emergence

The relationships between forests, deforestation and infectious disease emergence The global COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on the importance of certain previously little-studied scientific areas such as the relationships between ecosystems, their biodiversity and the emergence of new infectious diseases. Humans are making increasing use of their environment and so they are more exposed to

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#21-Archaeologist sinks teeth into understanding cultural identity, interactions in ancient Nile River Valley

Archaeologist sinks teeth into understanding cultural identity, interactions in ancient Nile River Valley Like a fingerprint, teeth are unique to each individual. Dental records are useful in identifying human remains, but what can tooth enamel tell us about an individual—or an entire civilization—of 3,000 years ago in the Nile River Valley? “One way we can

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#20-Modern Biomechanical Techniques Used To Explore Ergonomic Design Of Earliest Human Tools

Modern Biomechanical Techniques Used To Explore Ergonomic Design Of Earliest Human Tools Kent’s School of Sport and Exercise Sciences (SSES) and School of Anthropology and Conservation (SAC) have collaborated on a research project to investigate the design of Lower and Middle Palaeolithic stone tools from a modern ergonomic perspective. The research team examined nine muscles

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#19-Modern Face Of Homo Antecessor May Have Had Insufficient Room For Wisdom Teeth

Modern Face Of Homo Antecessor May Have Had Insufficient Room For Wisdom Teeth A study led by the University of Bordeaux and the Dental Anthropology Group of the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH), which has been published this week in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology, reveals that the species Homo

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#18- Eating Bone Marrow Played A Key Role In The Evolution Of The Human Hand

Eating Bone Marrow Played A Key Role In The Evolution Of The Human Hand The strength required to access the high calorie content of bone marrow may have played a key role in the evolution of the human hand and explain why primates hands are not like ours, research at the University of Kent has

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