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Animal Introductions

How does the Museum's Perkins Wildlife Center go about introducing new animals to each other? Follow along as our red fox and albino raccoon get to know newcomers Clooney and Remi.

Posted November 7, 2024

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New Paper in the American Journal of Human Genetics Sets a Vision for Equitable Genomics Research

It’s an exciting time for DNA and ancient DNA (aDNA) research in Africa.

Posted July 11, 2024

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Hamann-Todd Biography Project Recovers Forgotten Stories

Museum researchers look into the lives of individuals in the world-famous osteological collection.

Posted January 9, 2024

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Campaign Snapshot

Our transformation will change the way visitors engage with science and the natural world. Through this project, we are elevating the Museum’s place in our community.

Posted October 20, 2023

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Dr. Sawchuk Co-Organizes First Ancient DNA Conference in Africa

We are all connected to Africa through our DNA. When we talk about our shared human past, we need to include African scholars and communities in the conversation.

Posted June 15, 2023

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Dr. Sawchuk Makes NSF's Top 10 Most-Read Research Stories of 2022

Dr. Ebeth Sawchuk and colleagues published the largest ancient DNA study to date on ancient African foragers.

Posted January 19, 2023

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Exploring Our Past, Envisioning Our Future: New Curator Dr. Emma Finestone on the Museum’s Transformation

Posted October 26, 2022

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An Opportunity to Democratize Science: New Curator Dr. Elizabeth Sawchuk on the Museum’s Transformation

Posted October 26, 2022

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Central Asia: A Key Region for Our Ancient Relatives

New research suggests that Central Asia may have been an important area for hominin migration around 700,000–100,000 years ago.

Posted October 21, 2022

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Experience Preview: The Evolving Life Wing

New Museum wing will explore the connections among all living things.

Posted October 6, 2022

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Support from the Jones Day Foundation

The Museum recently received a $300,000 grant from the Jones Day Foundation in support of the Transforming the World of Discovery campaign.

Posted October 5, 2022

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Human Health & Evolutionary Medicine: Exploring the Intersection of Environment, Genetics, and Culture

Posted October 5, 2022

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