A new study suggests that some modern brain malformations may be linked to Neanderthal ancestry. Researchers have found that ...

The researchers used modern CT scanning techniques to get a new and detailed look, suggesting that the child might be a ...

"Humans picked up some Neanderthal DNA through interbreeding, while the Neanderthal population, always fairly small, was ...

In 1931, the Skhūl I fossil was uncovered at Mugharat es-Skhūl (the Cave of the Children), also known as Skhūl Cave, Israel.

If you regularly experience headaches, dizziness, balance problems and blurred vision, our Neanderthal cousins could be to ...

New research suggests that modern conditions may trace back to Neanderthal skull traits we share with our extinct cousins.

People with Chiari malformations have a skull shape similar to Neanderthals, suggesting that the condition may be caused by ...

Scientists have for the first time sequenced the most complete and oldest ancient Egyptian genome ever found—unlocking new ...

Ancient DNA from prehistoric bones reveals a 37,000-year timeline of human infections, tracing our long struggle with disease.

A skull found nearly three years ago in southeastern Idaho has been identified as a missing woman from Spokane, Idaho State Police announced Wednesday.