In June 2025, studies in Science and Cell revealed significant findings about the Denisovans, highlighting the Harbin skull and Penghu jawbone as key fossils. Advanced proteomic analyses and ancestral DNA recovery advanced understanding of their morphology and adaptability. These discoveries emphasize the interplay of Denisovans within human evolution, shaping genetic legacies in modern populations and urging a reexamination of their role in prehistory.
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Unveiling the Dragon Man: A Breakthrough in Understanding Our Denisovan Ancestors
Imagine stumbling upon an ancient skull hidden deep within a well—a secret preserved for nearly a century, now poised to rewrite the entire story of human evolution. This remarkable discovery from Harbin, China, known as the “Dragon Man” skull, has finally granted scientists and humanity our first comprehensive glimpse into the elusive Denisovan lineage (NationalContinue reading “Unveiling the Dragon Man: A Breakthrough in Understanding Our Denisovan Ancestors”
How Ancient DNA can be a powerful tool
Ancient DNA and how we can learn so much from so little Written by Emily Masterson Ancient DNA is becoming a powerful tool in the story of human evolution. Never before have we been able to gather so much information from seemingly so little evidence. This microscopic part of an organism holds so much withinContinue reading “How Ancient DNA can be a powerful tool”
Unveiling Neanderthal Mysteries: A Review of Ludovic Slimak’s ‘The Naked Neanderthal
The Naked Neanderthal by Ludovic Silmak Over the last few years, there have been some inspiring books that have come out regarding our ancient cousins, or ancestors depending on how you look at them; the Neanderthals, or Homo neanderthalensis. What may come to many peoples mind, is Kindred by Dr. Rebecca Wray Sykes, which broughtContinue reading “Unveiling Neanderthal Mysteries: A Review of Ludovic Slimak’s ‘The Naked Neanderthal”
Paleogenetics with Dr. Todd Disotell
In this episode of “The Story of Us” we featured famed geneticist and anthropologist, Dr. Todd Disotell. Hailing from NYU, this long-time researcher and professor have made long strides in the world of paleo genetics and phylogeny during his tenure. Moving to the University of Massachusetts to take a slight career change, Dr. Disotell hasContinue reading “Paleogenetics with Dr. Todd Disotell”
A small tooth, a big surprise, and Denisovans in Laos!
A new Denisovans fossil has been discovered! This leads to further understanding of the species, and new secrets, and many more answers, which lead to more and more questions!
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