DNA sequences for the chimpanzee, orangutans and more will help scientists to determine what sets humans apart from other ...

Early human evolution may have been more complex than scientists previously thought, with modern humans evolving from two ancestral lineages.

"Our history is far richer and more complex than we imagined," said human evolutionary geneticist Aylwyn Scally.

Over 100,000 years ago, a mysterious group of ancient humans walked the lands of eastern Asia. Known as the Juluren—meaning ...

Beyond human ancestry, the researchers say their method could help to transform how scientists study the evolution of other species. In addition to their analysis of human evolutionary history ...

MailOnline's graphic below shows this 'hidden chapter' in human evolution spanning from 1.5 million years ago (top) until the modern-day (bottom). For the study, the team used data from the ...

The story of human evolution just took a dramatic turn. According to a groundbreaking study published in Nature, modern humans may have inherited 20% of their DNA—and a boost in brainpower ...

Chris Stringer, a research leader in human evolution at London’s Natural History Museum, said the discovery was a “very important find.” “The facial shape is distinct from that of ...