A recent genetic study of ancient populations has revealed details about the origin and expansion of Celtic languages in Europe, an enigma that has intrigued historians and linguists for decades. The research, conducted by an international team of geneticists and archaeologists, challenges traditional theories and suggests that the spread of these languages was closely linked […]
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Researchers Solve the Mystery of the Origin of the Huns Who Devastated Europe Between the 4th and 6th Centuries AD
An innovative multidisciplinary and international research project has shed new light on the origin and diversity of the populations that inhabited Central Europe between the late 4th and 6th centuries AD, during and after the Hun Empire. Through cutting-edge archaeogenetic analysis combined with archaeological and historical studies, the research has established direct links between some […]
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The Genetic Discovery That Could Explain the Origin of Human Language: A Protein That Modifies Vocalization
The mystery surrounding the origins of human language continues to intrigue the scientific community. The ability to communicate with a complex language distinguishes us from other animal species, and so far, there is no conclusive evidence that Neanderthals or other hominins could develop this skill with the same sophistication as Homo sapiens. While there are […]
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Roman gladiator with Scandinavian ancestry found in York reveals unknown migrations before the Viking Age
A discovery in York, England, has shed light on a previously unknown chapter of human migration. Researchers identified a Roman-era gladiator or soldier with partial Scandinavian ancestry, offering evidence of significant migrations long before the Viking Age. Using an innovative DNA analysis method called Twigstats, scientists have revealed intricate migration patterns that shaped early medieval […]
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The Genetic Code Shared by All Living Beings Is the Result of the Survival of One Among Several Primitive Codes
In the vast history of Earth, billions of years ago, an arid landscape dominated by volcanoes and shallow pools may have witnessed the beginning of something extraordinary: life. An illustrative scene generated by artificial intelligence captures this vision, with a primitive coastline serving as the backdrop for the early evolutionary steps that would define the […]
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Genome of the Oldest Modern Humans in Europe Reveals They Belonged to the Same Family and Had Dark Skin and Hair
An international team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology has sequenced the oldest known genomes of modern humans. These belong to seven individuals who lived between 42,000 and 49,000 years ago in the regions of Ranis, Germany, and Zlatý kůň, Czechia. The findings offer a unique insight into early human migrations […]
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Homo sapiens Interbred with Neanderthals in Eurasia for 7,000 Years in a Genetic Exchange That Occurred 47 Millennia Ago
Research into ancient DNA has revolutionized our understanding of human evolution, unraveling the intricate genetic ties between modern humans and their closest relatives, the Neanderthals. A recent study conducted by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology and the University of California, Berkeley, reveals how interactions between the two species left an indelible […]
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Genetic Findings Question Herodotus’ Theory on the Origins of Armenians
For centuries, historical and linguistic theories have shaped our understanding of the origins of the Armenian people. Among these is the assertion by Greek historian Herodotus, who observed that Armenians, while serving in the Persian army, dressed and carried arms in the Phrygian style. Furthermore, linguistic studies reinforced this theory by identifying similarities between the […]
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Which came first the chicken or the egg? Scientists have found the answer in a species discovered in 2017
The classic question, “What came first, the egg or the chicken?” has intrigued philosophers and scientists for centuries. A recent discovery, however, may finally provide some clarity on this ancient dilemma. In 2017, researchers identified a unicellular species known as Chromosphaera perkinsii, found in oceanic sediments near Hawaii, which could hold the answer. Chromosphaera perkinsii […]
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DNA Analysis Reveals the Origin of the Japanese
A team of researchers has made an important step in understanding the origins of modern Japanese people. Scientists were able to extract DNA from a Yayoi-era skeleton found at the famous archaeological site of Doigahama in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, and conduct a complete analysis of its genome. This study has revealed that the current Japanese […]
