Ancient DNA from West Africa reveals clues about ancient humans

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Afrisnet Launches the first Student Chapter at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana

Dr. Daniel Schwab Appointed Chair of the Afrisnet Education Committee

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Beetle thoracic horns share a developmental origin with wings

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Ancient DNA from West Africa reveals clues about ancient humans

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