gorillas

Human skull shape evolved faster than any of the apes

New research led by Aida Gómez-Robles helps illustrate how researchers study the evolution of cranial form.

Nov 14, 2025 • John Hawks

Tracing the genetic histories of ghost apes

The footprints of extinct lineages are the closest we have to a fossil record of the African apes.

Aug 6, 2023 • John Hawks

Ancient amputations tell remarkable stories of survival and care

A 33,000-year-old case of an amputated leg prompts comparisons to earlier Neandertal instances of amputation.

Dec 25, 2022 • John Hawks

HIV susceptibility locus protects against an extinct virus

The TRIM5α protein in humans doesn't resist HIV very well but may have once protected us from another ape virus.

Jun 24, 2007 • John Hawks

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