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science3 days ago•8 min saved

Northwestern Europe’s Hunter-Gatherers Outlasted Farming by Millennia, DNA Reveals

Ancient DNA from individuals in the Belgium–Netherlands region dating 8,500–1,700 BCE shows hunter-gatherers persisted thousands of years after farming arrived (~4,500 BCE), with only limited genetic input from incoming farmers. The farmer influx was largely women marrying into local communities, enabling a gradual cultural transition rather than a rapid population turnover, and hunter-gatherer ancestry remained common until about 2,500 BCE when new populations fully mixed. The study, part of a Reich Lab collaboration, was published in Nature and underscores the strong, gender-skewed role in knowledge transfer during Europe’s Neolithic transition.

via SciTechDaily|

#ancientdna #european-history #farming

archaeology20 days ago•113 min saved

Cross-channel exchange: 7,500-year-old deer skull headdress links Europe’s hunter-gatherers with early farmers

Archaeologists excavating a Linearbandkeramik (LBK) Neolithic village at Eilsleben, Germany, uncovered a roe deer skull headdress and accompanying antler tools dating ~7,500 years ago. The finds suggest Mesolithic hunter-gatherers and early farmers interacted and exchanged not only material goods but also symbolic ideas, indicating a complex, two-way cultural transfer at Europe’s early farming frontier.

via Live Science|

#archaeology #hunter-gatherers #lbk

science1 month ago•25 min saved

Ancient hunter-gatherer DNA linked to extreme longevity in modern humans

An Italian study finds centenarians are more likely to carry Western Hunter-Gatherer DNA, with about 38% higher odds of reaching 100, suggesting ancient ancestry may influence aging, but causation isn’t proven and more research is needed.

via Earth.com|

#ancient-dna #centenarians #hunter-gatherers

archaeology1 month ago•8 min saved

Ancient African cremation pyre uncovers 9,500-year-old hunter-gatherer mysteries

Researchers discovered the oldest known cremation pyre in Africa, dating back 9,500 years in Malawi, revealing complex funerary practices among early hunter-gatherers and raising questions about their cultural beliefs and social structures.

via CNN|

#9500-years-ago #africa #archaeology

science1 month ago•5 min saved

World’s Oldest Cremation Discovered at Mount Hora

Archaeologists discovered the world's oldest intentional cremation pyre at Mount Hora in Africa, dating back around 9,500 years, revealing complex social and mortuary rituals among early hunter-gatherers, including dismemberment and bone relics as acts of remembrance.

via Interesting Engineering|

#archaeology #cremation-pyre #funerary-rituals

science2 months ago•2 min saved

Ancient DNA Reveals Secrets to Living Beyond 100

A study finds that Italian centenarians have a higher proportion of DNA inherited from ancient Western Hunter-Gatherers, which may contribute to longevity, especially in women, by improving metabolism and stress resistance.

via Yahoo|

#ancient-dna #centenarians #hunter-gatherers

science4 months ago•4 min saved

Ancient Patagonians' Care for the Injured Uncovered

A study reveals that ancient Patagonian hunter-gatherers cared for injured members, with evidence of social support systems for severe injuries, challenging assumptions about mobility and caregiving in non-sedentary societies.

via Indian Defence Review|

#hunter-gatherers #injury-care #paleopathology

health-and-science4 months ago•7 min saved

Why Are We Struggling with Aging More Than Ever?

Michael Gurven's book 'Seven Decades' explores the evolutionary history of human aging, emphasizing that longevity is not a recent phenomenon but built into our biology, and highlights lessons from traditional communities like the Tsimané to improve our understanding of aging and health today.

via Gizmodo|

#aging #diseases-of-aging #evolution

archaeology5 months ago•5 min saved

Mesolithic Child Burials Reveal Hunter-Gatherer Funeral Practices

A recent study of three non-adult burials at the Mesolithic site of Cabeço da Amoreira in Portugal reveals diverse funerary practices, including a unique complex burial structure, providing insights into the social and cultural behaviors of last hunter-gatherer populations in Iberia around 8000–7100 cal BP.

via Phys.org|

#archaeology #burials #funerary-practices

archaeology6 months ago•5 min saved

12,000-Year-Old Skeletons Reveal Early Violence in Southeast Asia

Scientists discovered a 12,000-year-old human skeleton in Vietnam with a quartz projectile injury, possibly indicating early conflict among hunter-gatherers, and the find includes the oldest mitochondrial DNA from the region, offering rare insights into early human life and violence.

via CNN|

#archaeology #human-skeleton #hunter-gatherers

science6 months ago•3 min saved

Gradual Spread of Neolithic Agriculture with Coexistence of Hunter-Gatherers and Farmers

A study combining ancient DNA analysis and computer simulations reveals that during Europe's Neolithic transition, hunter-gatherers and early farmers coexisted and gradually interbred, with increased genetic mixing over time as farmers expanded along the Danube route, challenging the idea of violent replacement and highlighting a complex process of contact and integration.

via Phys.org|

#agriculture #europe #genetic-admixture

health1 year ago•0 min saved

Why Exercise Alone Isn't the Key to Weight Loss

A study on the Hadza tribe, known for their active lifestyle, revealed that their daily energy expenditure is similar to that of sedentary office workers in the U.S., suggesting that exercise alone may not be effective for weight loss.

via The Washington Post|

#calories #exercise #health

science1 year ago•4 min saved

Hunter-Gatherer Insights Reveal Ancient Child Learning Methods

A study led by Washington State University reveals that hunter-gatherer children in the Congo Basin learn essential survival skills by age six or seven through a unique social environment where knowledge is passed down by the broader community, not just parents. This research highlights the role of extended family and unrelated community members in cultural transmission, contrasting with the Western nuclear family model. The findings underscore the importance of egalitarianism and autonomy in learning, contributing to 'cumulative culture' and human adaptability across diverse environments.

via Phys.org|

#anthropology #child-learning #cultural-transmission

anthropology1 year ago•3 min saved

"Ancient Origins of Central African Hunter-Gatherer Networks Revealed"

A study by the University of Zurich reveals that Central African hunter-gatherer groups had extensive social networks and cultural exchanges long before the advent of agriculture, preserving ancient cultural diversity. The research, which analyzed genetic data, musical instruments, and specialized vocabulary, shows that these interactions influenced the genetic, linguistic, and cultural traits of these populations, highlighting deep-rooted cultural networking in the region.

via Phys.org|

#anthropology #central-africa #cultural-diversity

historyarchaeology1 year ago•3 min saved

"The Mysterious Disappearance of Europe's Hunter-Gatherers"

Europe's hunter-gatherers disappeared around 5,000 years ago, coinciding with the spread of farming in the region. Modern Europeans still carry 10-15% of their DNA from these hunter-gatherers, who were genetically distinct from farmers. Some hunter-gatherer communities suffered violent deaths at the hands of farmers and were wiped out after the arrival of farming communities. The exact circumstances leading to their disappearance remain unknown, but their decline coincided with the spread of agriculture in Europe.

via Livescience.com|

#dna #europe #farming