Two chunks of ocher unearthed at ancient rock shelters in Ukraine were actually Neanderthal crayons, according to a recent ...

(CNN) — A fossilized ear bone unearthed in a cave in Spain has revealed a Neanderthal child who lived with Down syndrome until the age of 6, according to a new study. The find suggested that members ...

And as it turns out, humans may not have been the only ones partaking in this behavior - Neanderthals understood the power of ...

A fatal genetic incompatibility between Neanderthals and modern humans may have hastened the extinction of our ancient ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

An analysis of an inner ear fossil from a young Neanderthal discovered in Spain suggests the child may have had Down syndrome. The child lived until at least 6 years old and would have needed ...

Since Neanderthals' whole genome was sequenced, there’s been growing interest in how their genetics influences our health. New research has found that genetic variations derived from our ancient ...

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