Neandertal and Denisovan DNA from Pleistocene sediments
Although a rich record of Pleistocene human-associated archaeological assemblages
exists, the scarcity of hominin fossils often impedes the understanding of which hominins …
exists, the scarcity of hominin fossils often impedes the understanding of which hominins …
[图书][B] Reconstructing quaternary environments
This third edition of Reconstructing Quaternary Environments has been completely revised
and updated to provide a new account of the history and scale of environmental changes …
and updated to provide a new account of the history and scale of environmental changes …
[HTML][HTML] Complete genomes reveal signatures of demographic and genetic declines in the woolly mammoth
The processes leading up to species extinctions are typically characterized by prolonged
declines in population size and geographic distribution, followed by a phase in which …
declines in population size and geographic distribution, followed by a phase in which …
Ancient and modern genomes unravel the evolutionary history of the rhinoceros family
Only five species of the once-diverse Rhinocerotidae remain, making the reconstruction of
their evolutionary history a challenge to biologists since Darwin. We sequenced genomes …
their evolutionary history a challenge to biologists since Darwin. We sequenced genomes …
Using ancient DNA to understand evolutionary and ecological processes
Ancient DNA provides a unique means to record genetic change through time and directly
observe evolutionary and ecological processes. Although mostly based on mitochondrial …
observe evolutionary and ecological processes. Although mostly based on mitochondrial …
Palaeoecological and genetic evidence for Neanderthal power locomotion as an adaptation to a woodland environment
The prevailing explanation for Neanderthal body form is the cold (glacial) adaptation
hypothesis. However, palaeoecological associations appear to indicate a less cold …
hypothesis. However, palaeoecological associations appear to indicate a less cold …
Historical genomes reveal the genomic consequences of recent population decline in eastern gorillas
Many endangered species have experienced severe population declines within the last
centuries [1, 2]. However, despite concerns about negative fitness effects resulting from …
centuries [1, 2]. However, despite concerns about negative fitness effects resulting from …
Abrupt warming events drove Late Pleistocene Holarctic megafaunal turnover
The mechanisms of Late Pleistocene megafauna extinctions remain fiercely contested, with
human impact or climate change cited as principal drivers. We compared ancient DNA and …
human impact or climate change cited as principal drivers. We compared ancient DNA and …
Climate change frames debate over the extinction of megafauna in Sahul (Pleistocene Australia-New Guinea)
Around 88 large vertebrate taxa disappeared from Sahul sometime during the Pleistocene,
with the majority of losses (54 taxa) clearly taking place within the last 400,000 years. The …
with the majority of losses (54 taxa) clearly taking place within the last 400,000 years. The …
Pre-extinction demographic stability and genomic signatures of adaptation in the woolly rhinoceros
Ancient DNA has significantly improved our understanding of the evolution and population
history of extinct megafauna. However, few studies have used complete ancient genomes to …
history of extinct megafauna. However, few studies have used complete ancient genomes to …