Primate Chromosome Sequencing Reveals Evolutionary Insights
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery by generating the first complete chromosome sequences from non-human primates, shedding light on species diversity and evolution. Published in Nature, the study compared ape chromosomes to human X and Y chromosomes, revealing significant variation and uncovering previously unstudied regions of great ape genomes. The research offers valuable insights into human evolution and genetic relationships between primates and humans.
Ancient Primate Ancestors’ Appetite for Soft Fruits Shaped Human Evolution
Research on early anthropoids suggests a diet high in soft fruits, with tooth decay in some individuals indicating a diet ripe and high in sugar. This has important implications for understanding how our earliest ancestors adapted and evolved. Genetic and molecular studies, along with fossil evidence, indicate the period from 40 to 25 million years ago was a critical phase for the evolution and spread of anthropoid primates.
New Insights into the Evolutionary History of Picrodontids
A recent research paper published in Biology Letters has provided new insights into the evolutionary history of picrodontids, an extinct family of placental mammals. The study, co-authored by Jordan Crowell, an Anthropology Ph.D. candidate at the CUNY Graduate Center, Stephen…