A genetic match to an ancient person doesn't mean you're more related genealogically. Mark Edward Atkinson/Tetra Images via Getty Images We are population geneticists who work with ancient DNA. We ...

By Marianne Guenot The cast of a Neanderthal skull is displayed in the Chemnitz State Museum of Archaeology Hendrik Schmidt/picture alliance via Getty Images Dec 14, 2023, 4:05 AM PT ...

Whether you’re a morning person has long been tied to personality, but new research suggests DNA inherited from our extinct Neanderthal cousins ups the chance we’re early risers. Our circadian ...

If you donate DNA, what should scientists give in return? A ‘pathbreaking’ new model By Nurith Aizenman (NPR) Jan. 22, 2024 7:10 a.m.