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X‑Chromosome Study Points to Sex‑Biased Human–Neanderthal Pairings Led by Neanderthal Males

Researchers report a 62% excess of modern human ancestry on Neanderthal X chromosomes, a model-based signal needing more ancient genomes to confirm.

Leipzig Team Pinpoints Possible Black Death Mass Grave Near Erfurt

AI Links Leopard Bite Marks to Homo Habilis, Recasting an Early Human as Prey

Scientists Confirm War-Driven Cannibalism in Neolithic El Mirador Cave

Mountain Gorilla Study Finds Alliances, Not Strength, Define Social Ranks

Study Finds Female Gorillas Outrank and Overpower Males Despite Size Disadvantage

Study Finds Most Primate Societies Lack Clear Gender Dominance

Experimental Archaeologists Recreate 30,000-Year-Old Sea Crossing From Taiwan to Yonaguni

18,000-Year-Old Polish Cave Reveals Evidence of Cannibalism Among Early Europeans

Study Reveals Ancient Human Affinity for Carbohydrates Predates Agriculture