ancestors

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The researchers say the study highlights how modern blood and immune cells may represent an extension of biological systems first established by single-celled ancestors hundreds of millions of years ago.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

At some point, our ancestors began living in groups that weren’t only companions, but co-parents.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

“I still think our ancestors lived better lives. As long as there are animals to hunt and tubers to harvest, what else do I want?” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

“My ancestors made things like this to wear and decorate their bodies,” Saar says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

She knew that her spirit wandered with the ancestors when she was asleep.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer