Human evolution
Evolutionary process leading to anatomically modern humans
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| July 2024 |
All Tomorrows
Preorders begin on Unbound for the English language hardback and e-book editions of All Tomorrows, featuring additional materials and artwork.
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| April 2024 |
All Tomorrows
Kosemen announced the release of a physical copy of the book in Thai language, including illustrations by other artists and a new chapter with species information.
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| March 2024 |
All Tomorrows
The first licensed physical edition of All Tomorrows is published by Time Publishing in the Thai language, including the original content and a new chapter about the book's creation.
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| 2023 |
Human genome
A draft human pangenome reference was published, based on 47 genomes from individuals of varied ethnicity.
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| 2023 | BBC4 broadcast the documentary series to commemorate its 50th anniversary during the summer. |
| August 31 2023 |
Homo
Researchers reported a significant human ancestor population bottleneck based on genetic studies, revealing that the population reduced to between 1,000 and 100,000 individuals and lasted approximately 117,000 years, nearly bringing human ancestors to extinction between 930,000 and 813,000 years ago.
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| July 2023 |
Human genome
The current standard reference genome version GRCh38.p14 was released, containing 22 autosomes, one X chromosome, and one Y chromosome.
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| 2022 |
Human genome
The complete sequence of the human genome was fully determined through DNA sequencing, including the methylome, marking a significant milestone in genetic research.
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| 2022 |
Human evolution fossils
Discovery of Sima del Elephante maxilla, a possible Homo erectus fossil in Spain.
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| October 16 2022 |
All Tomorrows
Kosemen had written an expanded version of the book up to the Qu's conquest of the galaxy, amounting to approximately 200 pages.
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| January 2022 |
Human genome
Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) consortium reported complete sequence of a human female genome, including the Y chromosome.
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| January 2022 |
Human genome
The human Y chromosome was completely sequenced, consisting of 62,460,029 base pairs from a different cell line.
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| 2021 |
Homo
Nesher Ramla Homo discovered in Israel and officially recognized.
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| 2021 |
Recent human evolution
A study published revealing rapid malaria resistance evolution in Cape Verde island populations, with the highest prevalence on Santiago Island within roughly 20 generations since human habitation began.
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| 2021 |
Human genome
Scientists successfully sequenced a complete female genome (without the Y chromosome).
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| June 2021 |
All Tomorrows
YouTuber Alt Shift X uploaded an abridged version of the book's story, leading to a significant surge in online popularity.
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| May 2021 |
Human genome
Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) consortium completed sequencing of 22 human autosomes. First complete telomere-to-telomere sequence of a human autosomal chromosome (chromosome 8) achieved.
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| 2020 |
Sexual selection in humans
A research study was conducted exploring women's attraction preferences, finding that women tend to view a man as more attractive if his previous relationships ended mutually, and less attractive if he was dumped by previous partners.
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| 2020 |
Recent African origin of modern humans
A study revealed that Yoruba and Mende populations in West Africa have between 2% and 19% of their genome derived from an unidentified archaic hominin population that likely diverged before the split of modern humans and the ancestors of Neanderthals and Denisovans.
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| 2020 |
All Tomorrows
The book was discussed in Jörg Matthias Determann's scholarly work 'Islam, Science Fiction and Extraterrestrial Life'.
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| 2020 |
Recent human evolution
A study of African populations unveiled Neanderthal haplotypes linked to immunity and ultraviolet sensitivity.
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| 2020 |
Recent human evolution
Teghan Lucas, Maciej Henneberg, and Jaliya Kumaratilake provided evidence of increasing prevalence of median artery retention in human forearms, suggesting extremely strong selection within the last 250 years.
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| 2020 |
Human genome
First truly complete telomere-to-telomere sequence of a human chromosome determined, specifically the X chromosome.
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| March 2019 |
Microcephalin
Chinese scientists conducted a research study inserting the human MCPH1 gene into laboratory rhesus monkeys, demonstrating improved short-term memory performance in transgenic monkeys on color and shape matching tests compared to non-transgenic control monkeys.
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| 2018 |
Human evolution fossils
Discovery of DNH 155 and DNH 152 (Khethi), Paranthropus robustus fossils in Drimolen Main Quarry, South Africa by Andy Herries and Stephanie Baker's team.
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| 2018 |
Evolution of human intelligence
A research study proposed the 'transformative cultural intelligence hypothesis' by investigating four-year-old children's problem-solving skills in different social contexts. The experiment involved children attempting to extract a floating object from a tube using water, demonstrating that physical cognition can be significantly influenced by social presentation of tasks.
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| 2018 |
Evolution of human intelligence
Muthukrishna and researchers constructed a model based on the cultural intelligence hypothesis, revealing relationships between brain size, group size, social learning, and mating structures through evolutionary simulation.
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| 2018 |
Recent human evolution
An international team of researchers from Israel and the United States genetically analyzed 6,500-year-old human remains in Israel's Upper Galilee region, discovering previously unseen traits including blue eyes.
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| 2018 |
Recent human evolution
Researchers concluded that a significant demographic shift occurred 6,000 years ago due to migration from Anatolia and the Zagros mountains, contributing to the development of the Chalcolithic culture in the region.
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| 2018 |
Human genome
Total number of genes raised to at least 46,831, with an additional 2,300 micro-RNA genes identified. A population survey discovered 300 million additional bases not in the previous reference sequence.
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| 2017 |
Recent human evolution
Hakhamanesh Mostafavi led a study analyzing genetic data from 215,000 individuals in the United Kingdom and United States, identifying genetic changes affecting longevity and revealing mutations linked to health traits and reproductive timing.
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| 2017 |
Recent human evolution
Research found correlation between Neanderthal admixture in modern European populations and traits including skin tone, hair color, height, sleeping patterns, mood, and smoking addiction.
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| 2017 |
Recent human evolution
Researchers from Northwestern University discovered a mutation among Old Order Amish in Berne, Indiana that suppresses diabetes risk and extends life expectancy by approximately ten years.
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| 2017 |
Human evolution fossils
Jebel Irhoud 1-5 fossils discovered in Morocco by INSAP, representing early Homo sapiens and dated to 315,000±32,000 years old.
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| 2015 |
Human evolution fossils
Discovery of DNH 134 (Simon), a Homo erectus fossil in Drimolen Main Quarry, South Africa by Andy Herries' team.
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| 2015 |
Human genome
160 euchromatic gaps remained in the human genome, with sequences spanning 50 formerly unsequenced regions determined.
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| 2015 |
Human evolution fossils
BRT-VP-3/14 fossil of Australopithecus deyiremeda discovered by Yohannes Haile-Selassie in Ethiopia.
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| 2015 |
Human evolution fossils
Discovery of Bessé' fossil in Sulawesi, Indonesia, a Toalean human remain dated between 7,300-7,200 years old.
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| 2014 |
Recent human evolution
A study reported Neanderthal-derived genetic variants in East Asian populations clustering in immune and haematopoietic pathways, while European populations showed clustering in lipid catabolic process functional groups.
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| 2013 |
Homo
H. naledi discovered in South Africa, with official publication of its name in 2015.
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| 2013 |
Human evolution fossils
Discovery of Dinaledi Chamber hominins, a Homo naledi fossil by Rick Hunter and Steven Tucker in South Africa, now located at the University of the Witwatersrand.
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| 2013 |
Human evolution fossils
LD 350-1 fossil potentially of Homo discovered by Chalachew Seyoum in Ethiopia.
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| 2012 |
Recent African origin of modern humans
Admixture from archaic hominins with an earlier divergence time (estimated 1.2 to 1.3 million years ago) was identified in Pygmies, Hadza, and five Sandawe populations.
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| 2012 |
Human evolution fossils
Discovery of KNM-ER 64060 (Homo habilis) and KNM-ER 64061 (Homo erectus) fossils in Ileret, Kenya.
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| 2012 |
Recent human evolution
A study led by Augustin Kong demonstrated that the number of de novo mutations increases by about two per year of delayed paternal reproduction, with total paternal mutations doubling every 16.5 years.
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| 2011 |
Recent African origin of modern humans
Archaic admixture discovered in Sub-Saharan African hunter-gatherer groups (Biaka Pygmies and San), with admixture rate estimated at 2%, involving archaic hominins that diverged from modern human lineage around 700,000 years ago.
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| 2011 |
Human evolution fossils
Discovery of Callao Man (CCH6a–e), a Homo luzonensis fossil found in Callao Cave, Philippines by Florent Détroit & Armand Mijares, dated approximately 49,600 years old.
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| 2010 |
Recent African origin of modern humans
Discovery of evidence showing archaic human species interbred with modern humans outside of Africa, primarily involving Neanderthal admixture in non-Sub-Saharan populations.
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