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HIV-Like Viruses in Non-Human Primates Have Existed Much Longer Than Previously Thought
January 24, 2013 — Viruses similar to those that cause AIDS in humans were present in non-human primates in Africa at least five million years ago and perhaps up to 12 million years ago, according to new study. Until ... > full story -
Ovarian Tumor, With Teeth and a Bone Fragment Inside, Found in a Roman-Age Skeleton
January 24, 2013 — A team of researchers has found the first ancient remains of a calcified ovarian teratoma, in the pelvis of the skeleton of a woman from the Roman era. The find confirms the presence in antiquity of ... > full story -
Benefits of Social Grooming in Wild Chimpanzees: Hormone Oxytocin Facilitates Cooperation
January 23, 2013 — Animals which maintain cooperative relationships show gains in longevity and offspring survival. However, little is known about the cognitive or hormonal mechanisms involved in cooperation. ... > full story -
First Global Assessment of Land and Water ‘Grabbing’
January 22, 2013 — A new study provides the first global quantitative assessment of land and water “grabbing” for food production by wealthier nations in generally poorer ... > full story -
A Relative from the Tianyuan Cave: Humans Living 40,000 Years Ago Likely Related to Many Present-Day Asians and Native Americans
January 21, 2013 — Ancient DNA has revealed that humans living some 40,000 years ago in the area near Beijing were likely related to many present-day Asians and Native ... > full story -
New Study Sheds Light on the Origin of the European Jewish Population
January 16, 2013 — Despite being one of the most genetically analyzed groups, the origin of European Jews has remained obscure. However, a new study argues that the European Jewish genome is a mosaic of Caucasus, ... > full story -
War Was Central to Minoan Civilization of Crete, Contrary to Popular Belief
January 15, 2013 — Researchers have discovered that the ancient civilization of Crete, known as Minoan, had strong martial traditions, contradicting the commonly held view of Minoans as a peace-loving ... > full story -
What Did Our Ancestors Look Like? Hair and Eye Color Can Be Determined for Ancient Human Remains
January 13, 2013 — A new method of establishing hair and eye color from modern forensic samples can also be used to identify details from ancient human remains, finds a new study. The HIrisPlex DNA analysis system was ... > full story -
New Protein to Treat Damaged Bones Uncovered
January 9, 2013 — Researchers believe that the 'DJ-1 protein' can be used to promote the formation of new bone tissue in patients suffering from osteoporosis by improving communication between bone making cells ... > full story -
Archaeologists Unearth More Than 300 Prehistoric Clay Figurines in Greece
January 7, 2013 — Archaeologists studying a Neolithic archaeological site in central Greece have helped unearth over 300 clay figurines, one of the highest density for such finds in south-eastern ... > full story
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