Michael LaxerAug 56 min readThe Role of Ancient DNA in Modern TraitsAncient human retrovirus DNA could be one of the markers of susceptibility to mental illness—specifically schizophrenia, bipolar...
Michael LaxerMay 36 min readSeeing Red: Our Ancient Relationship With Ocher and the Color of CognitionExtensive ocher use reflects the culture and cognitive abilities of early humans, who inherited an affinity for red from primate...