Anthropology is the study of the physical, biological, and cultural aspects of humankind, ranging from the evolutionary origins of Homo sapiens to the cultural significance of DNA testing and the human genome.
An interdisciplinary study into the origins and health status of three African skeletons unearthed in Mexico shows evidence of forced migration, physical trauma, and the introduction of infectious diseases from Africa.
High-resolution micro-CT scanning of the skull of the fossil specimen known as “Little Foot” has revealed some aspects of how this Australopithecus species used to live more than 3 million years ago.