Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana

Reuse of ESR-irradiated tooth enamel for amino acid geochronology: assessing the impact of gamma irradiation

Abstract Hominin and faunal fossil collections are valuable scientific resources for investigating past populations, making it critically important to preserve these rare materials and prioritise minimally destructive methods. Electron spin resonance (ESR) dating of tooth enamel...

The proteome of Middle Pleistocene Xujiayao and common Denisovan morphology

The taxonomy and phylogeny of late Middle Pleistocene hominins in East Asia remain highly debated1. Xujiayao, a key representative assemblage with many fossils and a clear stratigraphy dating to around 199–138 thousand years ago, has been extensively studied, but its evolutionary...

Hominin behavior, strategies, and environmental conditions in Southern Europe (Marine Isotope Stage 17–15): The 100-ka sequence of Notarchirico (Italy, 700–600 ka)

The Notarchirico sequence comprises a continuous 100-ka-long record of phases of hominin occupation between Marine Isotope Stage 17 and Marine Isotope Stage 15, revealing remarkable technological stability alongside some innovations. We analyzed core technology, raw material prov...

Lebanese faunal legacy collections uncover 400,000 years of woodland resilience and distinct hominin ecological strategies

Abstract The Levant is a key biogeographic corridor, yet historical instability has limited research creating a polarization toward its southern region. To address this geographical bias, we reassessed three legacy faunal collections from Lebanon: Naame, Nahr Ibrahim, and Ras el-...