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12,000-year-old flutes imitated bird calls, say archaeologists
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The remains of several flutes -- including one still intact -- discovered during an excavation in the Hula Valley in northern Israel date back to the Natufian period. Made from the wing bones of waterfowl, archaeologists believe they imitated the calls of predatory birds.
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Effects of Neanderthal DNA that are still present in modern humans
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Recent research has shown that one to four percent of the genomes of contemporary humans, whose ancestors left Africa, contain Neanderthal DNA; nonetheless, it has remained unclear how much of those genes are still actively impacting human characteristics. A multi-institutional research tea
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Lingering effects of Neanderthal DNA in modern humans
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In a study published in eLife, the researchers reported that some Neanderthal genes are responsible for certain traits in modern humans, including several with a significant influence on the immune system. Overall, however, the study shows that modern human genes are winning out over success
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Study: Blending pairing of alleles has moulded human ancestry
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Complex patterns of migration, isolation, and admixture--a phrase used to describe the exchange of genes between members of various populations--have characterised human history. As a result of the mixing of genetic lineages during admixture, populations' genetic diversity increases. Ancient
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Human evolution wasn't just sheet music, but how it was played: Research
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A team of Duke researchers has identified a group of human DNA sequences driving changes in brain development, digestion and immunity that seem to have evolved rapidly after our family line split from that of the chimpanzees, but before we split with the Neanderthals.
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Research finds Neanderthals might have been carnivores
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 18 (ANI): The findings of a new study led by a CNRS researcher, for the first time, used zinc isotope analysis to determine the position of Neanderthals in the food chain.
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COVID-19 genetic risk variant protects against HIV: Study
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Solna [Sweden], February 22 (ANI): The SARS-CoV-2 infection affects some people severely, while others have only mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. A recent study has revealed that in addition to risk factors such as advanced age and chronic diseases, like diabetes, our genetic heritage al
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Study reveals Nehandertals' gut microbiota, bacteria helping our health
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Bologna [Italy], February 5 (ANI): Neanderthals' gut microbiota already included some beneficial micro-organisms that are also found in our own intestine, suggest the findings of a new study.
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New evidence suggests that Neanderthals buried their dead
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 10 (ANI): Is the concept of the burial of dead exclusive to our species or was it something that our closest ancient relatives, the Neanderthals practised? A new study indicates in favour of the latter hypothesis, but some scientists still remain a sceptic.
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Neanderthals walked upright just like humans today
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 26 (ANI): A new research finds that unlike popular belief that showcases Neanderthals having straight spines and poor posture, the prehistoric humans were more similar to us than many assume.
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European Neanderthals were cannibals in those days
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C, Jul 8 (ANI): According to a recent study, Europe was once home to Neanderthals who practiced cannibalism.
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