A new documentary brings early human history to life with a "scientifically accurate" collection of hyper-real 3D models.

Recent research suggests that some of these genetic variants inherited from Neanderthals could be linked to autism spectrum ...

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

A "truly extraordinary" Neanderthal skeleton covered in "cave popcorn" is shedding new light on some of the mysteries of human evolution. Known as the "Altamura Man," it is one of the best ...

Standing proud in the Museum's Human Evolution gallery are two of the most scientifically accurate reconstructions that exist of a Neanderthal and early modern human. Find out how these lifelike ...

Employing genomes from 2,000 contemporary humans, three Neanderthals, and a single Denisovan, Akey’s team sought to chart the genetic transactions that formed our species in the last 250,000 years.

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

As we begin to unpick the history of human and Neanderthal evolution, new scrutiny is being placed on the decision of scientists to separate the two and depict one as more superior.

Early risers may have Neanderthal ancestors, a new study published this week in the journal 'Genome Biology and Evolution' suggests.