Gerhard W. Weber

This study analyzes 3D shape covariation in modern human postcanine teeth using geometric morphometrics, finding high correlations within dental arches and notable differences between antagonist teeth.

The paper develops a minimally-invasive method for ancient DNA sampling from prehistoric bone and antler tools, successfully identifying taxa for 33% of objects and demonstrating antler as a reliable aDNA source.

The paper identifies extensive methylation changes in genes related to facial and vocal anatomy in modern humans compared to ancient humans and chimpanzees.