By analyzing ancient DNA, scientists determined when, where and how our ancestors got sick from infectious diseases.

Researchers have recreated the tumultuous beginnings of Earth, simulating what the planet was like just after its formation 4 ...

Around 5,000 years ago, humans discovered that they could domesticate animals. So, as it were, they adopted animals like cows ...

When Did Humans First Speak? New Genetic Clues Point to 135,000 Years Ago Language is one of the biggest force multipliers in our species. It appeared earlier than expected.

In a new genetic study, scientists have charted the rise of 214 human diseases across ancient Europe and Asia.

A research team led by Eske Willerslev, professor at the University of Copenhagen and the University of Cambridge, has recovered ancient DNA from 214 known human pathogens in prehistoric humans from ...

Ancient humans in Africa changed their behaviour in a major way 70,000 years ago, which could explain how their descendants managed to people the rest of the world ...