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Juan Luis Arsuaga is a renowned paleoanthropologist who has dedicated his life to unraveling the mysteries of our ancient ancestors

Background imageJuan Luis Arsuaga Collection: Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5398

Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5398
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Technician drilling material from the fossilised bone of a cave bear (Ursus deningeri) found at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca

Background imageJuan Luis Arsuaga Collection: Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5400

Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5400
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Material drilled from a fossilised Homo heidelbergensis femur (thigh) bone (femur 13) found at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca

Background imageJuan Luis Arsuaga Collection: Excavations at Sima de los Huesos, Spain C018 / 5726

Excavations at Sima de los Huesos, Spain C018 / 5726
Excavations at Sima de los Huesos. Prof. Juan Luis Arsuaga at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain. Mitochondrial DNA from a Homo heidelbergensis femur (thigh) bone (femur 13)

Background imageJuan Luis Arsuaga Collection: Homo heidelbergensis thigh bone C018 / 6378

Homo heidelbergensis thigh bone C018 / 6378
Homo heidelbergensis thigh bone. This is femur 13 found at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain. The mitochondrial DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Background imageJuan Luis Arsuaga Collection: Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5399

Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5399
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Technician drilling material from a fossilised Homo heidelbergensis femur (thigh) bone (femur 13) found at the Sima de los Huesos site

Background imageJuan Luis Arsuaga Collection: Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5402

Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5402
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Sample of material drilled from a fossilised Homo heidelbergensis femur (thigh) bone (femur 13) found at the Sima de los Huesos site

Background imageJuan Luis Arsuaga Collection: Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5410

Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5410
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Prof. Juan Luis Arsuaga in the laboratory where mitochondrial DNA from fossilised Homo heidelbergensis bone was extracted and sequenced

Background imageJuan Luis Arsuaga Collection: Excavations at Sima de los Huesos, Spain C018 / 5727

Excavations at Sima de los Huesos, Spain C018 / 5727
Excavations at Sima de los Huesos. Prof. Juan Luis Arsuaga examining fossils at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain

Background imageJuan Luis Arsuaga Collection: Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5728

Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5728
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Prof. Juan Luis Arsuaga (left) and his team with fossilised Homo heidelbergensis bones found at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca

Background imageJuan Luis Arsuaga Collection: Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 6377

Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 6377
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Sample of material drilled from a fossilised Homo heidelbergensis femur (thigh) bone (femur 13) found at the Sima de los Huesos site

Background imageJuan Luis Arsuaga Collection: Excavations at Sima de los Huesos, Spain C018 / 5408

Excavations at Sima de los Huesos, Spain C018 / 5408
Excavations at Sima de los Huesos. Archaeologists working at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain. Mitochondrial DNA from a Homo heidelbergensis femur (thigh) bone (femur 13)

Background imageJuan Luis Arsuaga Collection: Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5404

Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5404
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Technicians extracting material from the fossilised bone of a cave bear (Ursus deningeri) found at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca

Background imageJuan Luis Arsuaga Collection: Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5403

Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5403
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Technician drilling material from the fossilised bone of a cave bear (Ursus deningeri) found at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca

Background imageJuan Luis Arsuaga Collection: Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5401

Extraction of fossil DNA C018 / 5401
Extraction of fossil DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Material drilled from a fossilised Homo heidelbergensis femur (thigh) bone (femur 13) found at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca

Background imageJuan Luis Arsuaga Collection: Excavations at Sima de los Huesos, Spain C018 / 5409

Excavations at Sima de los Huesos, Spain C018 / 5409
Excavations at Sima de los Huesos. Archaeologists working at the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain. Mitochondrial DNA from a Homo heidelbergensis femur (thigh) bone (femur 13)


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Juan Luis Arsuaga is a renowned paleoanthropologist who has dedicated his life to unraveling the mysteries of our ancient ancestors. With his expertise in the field, he has made groundbreaking discoveries that have reshaped our understanding of human evolution. One of Arsuaga's notable achievements includes the extraction of fossil DNA from specimens labeled C018/5398, C018/5400, and C018/5399. These delicate procedures allowed him to delve into the genetic makeup of these ancient beings, providing invaluable insights into their origins and relationships. His work at Sima de los Huesos in Spain (C018/5726, C018/5727) has been instrumental in unearthing significant archaeological finds. Excavations conducted under Arsuaga's guidance revealed fascinating artifacts and remains that shed light on Homo heidelbergensis - an extinct species closely related to modern humans. Notably, a thigh bone (C018/6378) discovered during these excavations provided crucial evidence for studying locomotion patterns and anatomical features. Arsuaga's dedication to extracting fossil DNA continued with samples labeled C018/5402, C018/5410, C018/5728, and even from a different species like Homo neanderthalensis (C018 / 6377). These endeavors pushed scientific boundaries by enabling researchers to reconstruct genetic information from long-extinct organisms. The excavation efforts at Sima de los Huesos also led to uncovering more treasures like those found at site C108 / 5408. Each discovery added another piece to the puzzle of human evolution as Arsuaga meticulously pieced together clues left behind by our distant ancestors. Through his tireless research and unwavering passion for understanding our past, Juan Luis Arsuaga continues to make extraordinary contributions in paleoanthropology. His pioneering work not only illuminates humanity's ancestral journey but also inspires future generations of scientists to explore the depths of our shared history.