Homo sapiens was basically infected by these viruses for all of its existence," the scientist added. As per the outlet, ...

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The oldest sediment DNA discovered so far comes from Greenland and is 2 million years old.

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Early human ancestors called the LRJ Group lived in Europe for 80 generations, intermingling with Neanderthals, before ...

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A new study from the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) in London, UK reveals how ancient viral DNA once written off as ...

A groundbreaking genetic study has revealed that Italians who reach 100 carry significantly more ancient Western hunter-gatherer DNA than their younger counterparts. The research, published in ...

Genetics research has been fundamental in our understanding of human history, including this shocking twist in the story of human evolution. For decades now, scientists have pieced together the story ...