6-Year-Old Child Was First Case of Down Syndrome Among Neanderthals

Medicine & Technology Jun 27, 2024

The first case of Down Syndrome among Neanderthals was a 6-year-old child who lived 145,000 years ago. Continue reading to learn more.

Autism Could Be the Result of Inbreeding Between Neanderthals and Humans [Study]

Jun 16, 2024

A new study discovered that a subset of Neanderthal-derived genetic variants were more prevalent in autistic people than those without the condition.

Neanderthal Woman's Face Undergoes Facial Reconstruction 75,000 Years After Her Death

May 01, 2024

The remains of the woman was discovered in Shanidar Cave, which is known be a Neanderthal archaeological site. Read to learn more.

Are Modern Humans Like Neanderthals? Here's What Experts Say

Mar 28, 2024

Modern humans are distinct from Neanderthals, according to experts. Continue reading to learn more.

Modern Humans Have One Key Advantage Over Neanderthals That Let Them Thrive and Drives the Latter’s Extinction

Mar 27, 2024

Modern humans have tight tribes of a thousand people and more while Neanderthals don't. Continue reading to learn how this plays a role in modern humans' survival and Neanderthals' extinction.

35,000-Year-Old Fossils From Central Europe Reveals First Known Tuberculosis Case in Neanderthals

Feb 06, 2024

DNA analysis of Neanderthal bones from Hungary has revealed evidence of tuberculosis which may have contributed to their extinction. Check it out in this article.

Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA Influence Early Riser Traits in Modern Humans, Study Reveals

Dec 15, 2023

Being a morning person may be linked to Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA, which possibly evolved early rising for cold climates. Read the article to learn more.

Ancient Humans Exploited Cave Lion Pelt 190,000 Years Ago; Hunted, Butchered Large Predator [Study]

Oct 13, 2023

Ancient humans were not afraid to go face-to-face with big cats thousands of years ago. Continue reading to learn more about how they exploited a cave lion pelt.

Extinct Antibiotics Identified by Scientists During AI Search for Neanderthal Proteins, Shows Potential in Developing Drugs Against Infection

Aug 01, 2023

The coding for extinct bacteria-killing proteins was identified by scientists while searching for the ancient DNA of Neanderthals and Denisovans. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Europe's Oldest Known Engravings Found in French Cave Could Have Been Made by Neanderthals; Carvings Were Sealed Inside Cave For At Least 57,000 Years

Jun 21, 2023

Analysis revealed that the prehistoric finger engravings found inside a French cave could have been made by Neanderthals, not modern humans. Read to learn more.

Archery Bows Show Homo Sapiens Existed 54,000 Years Ago, Traditional Weapon Found ‘Too Light to be Efficient’

Feb 23, 2023

Researchers reproduced tiny flint points from a cave and found out that they were indeed used as arrowheads that could only work with bows. Read to learn more.

Neanderthals Consumed Crabs, Other Shellfish Over 90,000 Years Ago as Evident on Cave Remains Found in Portugal

Feb 08, 2023

Archaeological findings along the Portuguese coast suggest that Neanderthals were good foodies who liked crabs and other seafood. Read the article to learn more details.

Neanderthal Art Over Time Suggests Their Changing Social Structures, Scientist Says

Jan 19, 2023

Neanderthal art is said to be the oldest art in the world, which perhaps depicts a more abstract style than the stereotypical figure and animal paintings in caves. Check them out in this article.

Prehistoric Traces Reveal Man’s Existence in Spain 200,000 Years Earlier

Jan 04, 2023

Ancient findings show that man lived in Spain 200,000 years earlier than previously thought. Read to know more.

8 Billion People: Different World If Neanderthals Triumphed

Nov 18, 2022

What would the world look like if the Neanderthals prevailed to the world modern people lived in? Know more about this study here, read now!