The newsletter presents original analyses of ancient DNA, examining links between genetic scores, archaeological change, skin pigmentation and the spread of Celtic languages. Each issue walks through the statistical methods and sources behind its findings, including caveats about small samples and indirect inference.
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John Hawks, a paleoanthropologist, writes about human evolution, ancient DNA, Neanderthals and comparative primate behavior. Readers get expert commentary on recent research findings, field visits to archaeological sites, and reflections on how other animals respond to death.
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