Krause, Johannes
Johannes Krause is a German geneticist and professor at the University of Tübingen. He has made significant contributions to the field of palaeogenomics, particularly in studying ancient DNA to reveal insights into human evolution. His work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine which he shared with Svante Pääbo and Sir Shankar Balasubramanian for their pioneering studies of human evolution using ancient DNA. Krause's research has focused on various aspects of human prehistory, including the study of Neanderthal ancestry, Denisovan genetics, and the origins of modern humans. His findings have challenged traditional views on human history and provided new perspectives on our species' past.
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Ancient DNA Discoveries Shed Light on the History and Spread of Malaria Beyond Tropical Areas
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024Researchers have discovered ancient DNA from human skeletons, revealing cases of malaria dating back 5600 years in Nepal and 1600 CE in South America. These findings suggest that malaria was not limited to tropical areas as previously believed, highlighting the importance of long-distance trade and human mobility in the spread of the disease. New Study Reveals Young Boys, Many Related, Were Sacrificed at Ancient Maya Site Chichén Itzá
Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024New research published in the journal Nature reveals that all victims of human sacrifice at the ancient Maya city of Chichén Itzá were young boys, many of whom were closely related and even identical twins. This challenges previous beliefs about female sacrifices and provides new insights into Mayan religious rituals and their ties to modern descendants.