Sequences show rich diversity among the population.

What really killed Tutankhamun?

Experts question claims that malaria and osteonecrosis contributed to Pharaoh's decline.

Experts question claims that malaria and osteonecrosis contributed to Pharaoh's decline.

First ancient human genome sheds light on origins of Arctic people.

First ancient human genome sheds light on origins of Arctic people.

Eske Willerslev combines Arctic escapades with meticulous lab work in his quest to pull ancient DNA from the ice. Rex Dalton talks to the adventurer about extracting the first ancient human genome.

The finding that religion scarcely influences moral intuition undermines the idea that a godless society will be immoral, says Philip Ball. Whether it 'explains' religion is another matter.

The finding that religion scarcely influences moral intuition undermines the idea that a godless society will be immoral, says Philip Ball. Whether it 'explains' religion is another matter.

Chimp genome reveals rapid rate of change.

Chimp genome reveals rapid rate of change.

Altruistic behaviour in primates relies on reciprocity.

Harvesting of wild grains may have begun more than 100,000 years ago.

Harvesting of wild grains may have begun more than 100,000 years ago.

Large genetic study brings message of ancestral unity.

Large genetic study brings message of ancestral unity.

Experimental planting scheme has insufficient controls to prevent gene flow to native crops, critcs say.

Experimental planting scheme has insufficient controls to prevent gene flow to native crops, critcs say.

Oregon caves yield evidence of continent's first inhabitants.

Oregon caves yield evidence of continent's first inhabitants.