Mammals (class Mammalia) have evolved diverse craniofacial morphology to adapt to a
wide range of ecological niches. However, the genetic and developmental mechanisms …

The identification of butchery marks in the zooarchaeological record has consistently been
debated. Much experimental work has been done to understand the causal agents behind …

This edited volume systematically reviews the evidence for early human presence in one of
the most relevant geographic regions of Europe-the Balkans and Anatolia, an area that has …

For some traits, the human genome is more closely related to either the bonobo or the
chimpanzee genome than they are to each other. Therefore, it becomes crucial to …

The hominin fossil record of Romania comprises some of the earliest and best preserved
early modern humans in Europe. As such, these fossils play an important role in our …

Objectives Differences in talar articular morphology relative to locomotion have recently
been found within Pan and Gorilla. Whole‐bone talar morphology within, and shared …

The fossils from Malapa cave, South Africa, attributed to Australopithecus sediba, include
two partial skeletons—MH1, a subadult, and MH2, an adult. Previous research noted …

Aim Tumour necrosis factor (TNF)‐α is a pathological factor causing the characteristic
symptoms of periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis. In this study, we describe the …

Investigating ontogenetic variation and allometry in the mandible can provide valuable
insight and aid in addressing questions related to the ontogeny of the skull. Here, patterns of …

The timing of tooth mineralization in bonobos (Pan paniscus) is virtually uncharacterized.
Analysis of these developmental features in bonobos and the possible differences with its …