#ancient-dna
#ancient-dna

OMG science

Software sheds light on mysteries of the first millennium

A new software, Twigstats, enables more detailed analyses of ancient DNA, shedding light on human population movements in historical Europe.

OMG science

Ancient DNA data hold insights into past organisms and ecosystems - handle them with more care

Ancient DNA research is revealing long-lost ecosystems and organisms, but challenges in data archiving and accuracy threaten to undermine its progress.

fromMedievalists.net

3 months ago

History

The Genetic History of Rome, with Hannah Moots - Medievalists.net

Ancient DNA research unveils crucial insights into human history and population dynamics.

fromTheregister

OMG science

Software sheds light on mysteries of the first millennium

A new software, Twigstats, enables more detailed analyses of ancient DNA, shedding light on human population movements in historical Europe.

OMG science

Ancient DNA data hold insights into past organisms and ecosystems - handle them with more care

Ancient DNA research is revealing long-lost ecosystems and organisms, but challenges in data archiving and accuracy threaten to undermine its progress.

fromMedievalists.net

3 months ago

History

The Genetic History of Rome, with Hannah Moots - Medievalists.net

Ancient DNA research unveils crucial insights into human history and population dynamics.

more#genetic-research

Scientist challenges 'out of Africa' theory with new origin

Dr. Huan Shi proposes that human evolution actually began in East Asia, contradicting the prevalent 'out of Africa' theory.

Neanderthals and humans interbred more recently than scientists thought

Humans and Neanderthals started interbreeding around 50,000 years ago, earlier than previously believed, impacting human genetics.

fromMail Online

Scientist challenges 'out of Africa' theory with new origin

Dr. Huan Shi proposes that human evolution actually began in East Asia, contradicting the prevalent 'out of Africa' theory.

Neanderthals and humans interbred more recently than scientists thought

Humans and Neanderthals started interbreeding around 50,000 years ago, earlier than previously believed, impacting human genetics.

more#human-evolution

#pompeii

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Six historical mysteries solved by science in 2024

Ancient DNA research is transforming historical narratives and correcting misconceptions about figures from history.

fromWashington Post

6 months ago

Science is revealing the true stories of Pompeii's victims beneath the ash

Long-held interpretations of Pompeii's plaster casts have been fundamentally changed by new DNA analysis.

fromArs Technica

5 months ago

DNA shows Pompeii's dead aren't who we thought they were

Integrating genetic data with historical narratives enriches understanding and reveals overlooked truths about ancient populations.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Six historical mysteries solved by science in 2024

Ancient DNA research is transforming historical narratives and correcting misconceptions about figures from history.

fromWashington Post

6 months ago

Science is revealing the true stories of Pompeii's victims beneath the ash

Long-held interpretations of Pompeii's plaster casts have been fundamentally changed by new DNA analysis.

fromArs Technica

5 months ago

DNA shows Pompeii's dead aren't who we thought they were

Integrating genetic data with historical narratives enriches understanding and reveals overlooked truths about ancient populations.

Neanderthals and humans mated within past 50,000 years, study finds

Neanderthals and modern humans interbred about 50,500 years ago, which is later than previously estimated.

6 months ago

Famed lions' full diet revealed by DNA - and humans were among their prey

Ancient DNA analysis reveals that the famous Tsavo lions hunted humans and a diverse prey, including animals previously thought absent from the region.