Ancient DNA Reveals History of Hunter-Gatherers in Europe
Looking at DNA gleaned from ancient remains, researchers identified at least eight previously unknown populations of early Europeans.
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Looking at DNA gleaned from ancient remains, researchers identified at least eight previously unknown populations of early Europeans.
Ancient DNA unveils two regional populations that lived in what is now Europe and made similar tools but met different fates.
Two incredibly comprehensive studies document the migrations of ancient Europeans.
Researchers on Wednesday unveiled an analysis of genome data from 356 hunter-gatherers who lived in the region between 35,000 and 5,000 years ago, a span that included the Ice Age's coldest interval.
Europe was no balmy paradise during the Ice Age, with the vast glaciers that blanketed large parts of the continent rendering wide swathes inhospitable for humans.