Our DNA reveals extinct "ghost lineages" that shaped human evolution, painting a complex, "braided stream" of history rather than a simple progression. These ancient groups, leaving no fossils, ...

Ghost lineages reveal themselves through ancient genes that still exist in living beings today.

Analysis of ancient proteins may fill in the gaps of human evolution left by the decomposition of DNA. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Scientists at the University of California San Diego have identified the enzyme that triggers chromothripsis — a catastrophic genetic event in which a chromosome shatters into pieces and ...