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human genome

Neanderthals were stockier than us, so needed more oxygen

Humans

Neanderthals may have powered their bigger bodies by breathing deeper

The Neanderthal rib cage was about the same size as ours but a different shape, which suggests the extinct humans could take in more air with each breath

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artists impression of neuron

Mind

Your brain is like 100 billion mini-computers all working together

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Two people wearing graduation gowns

Mind

Your genes affect which university you go to but that’s no surprise

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Secrets of the red squirrel genome (and other iconic British species)

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Secrets of the red squirrel genome (and other iconic British species)

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David Reich: The truth about us, and where we come from

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David Reich: The truth about us, and where we come from

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genome artwork

Humans

Traces of mystery ancient humans found lurking in our genomes

Features

People in Chile are currently evolving the ability to digest goat milk

Humans

People in Chile are currently evolving the ability to digest goat milk

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Human skull

Humans

Every man in Spain was wiped out 4500 years ago by hostile invaders

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An adult female Neanderthal hand and arm from the left side.

Humans

Neanderthals had dexterous hands that could have held tools like a pen

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Busy high street

Humans

People are more clued up about science than you might think

Fake news isn't making us wilfully ignorant. Our survey suggests that people are better informed and more discerning than we give them credit for

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Humans

Volcanic eruption may have helped drive real-life hobbits extinct

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Health

Is studying your gut bacteria key to good health or a waste of money?

Insight

Life

George Church: The maverick geneticist now wants to reverse ageing

Features

Humans

Prehistoric girl had parents belonging to different human species

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