Recent analysis of ancient DNA has unveiled a profound bond between humans and dogs, tracing back at least 10,000 years. This partnership is evident in the shared migratory patterns across Eurasia, ...

Ancient DNA analysis has unveiled a previously unknown group of people who resided near the land bridge connecting Asia and ...

Ancient dog skulls and DNA reveal a surprising diversity in shape and size over 10,000 years ago, long before modern breeds.

As human groups migrated and settled across Holocene Eurasia, dogs often traveled with them, researchers report in a new genomic study – and sometimes ...

A new study of ancient dog DNA shows that people and dogs traveled together across Eurasia for at least 10,000 years.

As human groups migrated and settled across Holocene Eurasia, dogs often traveled with them, researchers report in a new genomic study – and sometimes dogs were traded among populations. The study ...

Every human face is different, but scientists still know surprisingly little about how our DNA shapes these differences. To ...

DNA research reveals a German family has lived in the same village for 3,000 years, linking a modern resident to ancient ...

Scientists have identified an unlikely ally in the fight against cancer: sharks. Their ancient DNA holds unique antibodies ...

A tiny Crimean bone links Neanderthals to Siberia, revealing long-distance networks shaped by shifting climates and migration ...

Dogs have been humanity's loyal companions for millennia, and a new study of ancient canine DNA reveals just how deeply intertwined their histories are with ours. An international team led by Chinese ...

This is because DNA from even a single individual can reveal a web of relationships, even helping law enforcement to solve crimes committed by distant relatives they have never met. And as you ...