Finds dating back 50,000 years could be missing link in understanding man's origins.

Eminent Siberian archeologist Professor Mikhail Shunkov challenges Western claims casting doubt on this being the work of ancient Denisovans.

Leading Russian scientist remains unshaken in view that it was Denisovans despite growing doubts from Western experts.

Cold-defying conquests traced to 120,000 years ago when they crossbred with Denisovans, and 60,000 years ago when they collected sparkling crystals.

Mongolian Palaeolithic sites in may prove a missing link in the map of these ancient hominins.

13 year old revealed as the daughter of a Neanderthal mother and a Denisovan father - separate humanoid groups now proven to have crossbred.

Toe bone DNA research uncovers the sexual relationships of cave-dwellers from Altai foothills in Siberia.

 ….and it was worn by a man!

New revelations expected as Novosibirsk experts share latest ancient finds with world's leading specialists.

DNA of a fossil tooth found in the Altai Mountains shows early man and his best friend were together 19,000 years earlier than previously understood.