The identification of such a trait in ancient hominins, such as the Neanderthals, and great apes raises the question of the derived or plesiomorphic condition of the orientation of the acetabulum in RH. In any
Research Questions Given that variability (or the lack thereof) within and between assemblages is instrumental for different scenarios of dispersal, transition, and contacts between hominins, it seems necessary to explore where it comes from and what may generate typo-technological variations. Central ...
IntroductionCarabelli trait is an accessory dental feature that forms along the lingual margin of theprotocone of deciduous and permanent max- illary molars [1-2] (Fig. 1). It is variably ex- pressed, ranging from a small pit or furrow to a large cusp, and its development, at least in...
In this Review, we describe how the sequencing of genomes from modern and archaic hominins, great apes and other primates is revealing human-specific genetic changes and how new molecular and cellular approaches — including cell atlases and organoids — are enabling exploration of the candidate ...
“Conservation genomics” encompasses the idea that genome-scale data will improve the capacity of resource managers to protect species. Although genetic approaches have long been used in conservation research, it has only recently become tractable to ge
Almost nothing in our bodies would get a passing grade in a design and engineering class. That is because, as Charles Darwin puts it, “conditions of existence” affect the “unity of type.” A genetic trait that conferred major advantages in conditions that no longer prevail “becomes a han...
The phylogenetic position of Homo habilis is central to debates over the origin and early evolution of the genus Homo. A large portion of the species hypodigm consists of dental remains, but they have only been studied at the often worn enamel surface. W
We combined medium-resolution HadCM3 climate simulations of the last 120,000 years with high-resolution HadAM3H simulations of the last 21,000 years, and modern-era instrumental data. This allows for the temporal variability of small-scale features whilst ensuring consistency with observed climate. ...
Answer to: Homo erectus is a likely ancestor of Homo sapiens and ___. a. Homo habilis b. australopiths c. the great apes d. Neanderthals By...
Eurasians have ~2% Neanderthal ancestry, but we lack a comprehensive understanding of the genome-wide influence of Neanderthal introgression on modern human diseases and traits. Here, we quantify the contribution of introgressed alleles to the heritabili