Zeresenay Alemseged

Scientists unearth 2.6-million-year-old hominin fossil in Ethiopia Multiple views of the newly discovered Paranthropus partial left mandible and molar crown

Scientists unearth 2.6-million-year-old hominin fossil in Ethiopia

Lower jaw of Paranthropus, discovered by UChicago-led team, reshapes understanding of early hominins

Eight UChicago faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences University of Chicago campus aerial

Eight UChicago faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Study challenges claim that 2-million-year-old fossil is human ancestor Fossil casts

Study challenges claim that 2-million-year-old fossil is human ancestor

3.3 Million-Year-Old Fossil Shows Toddlers Could Climb Trees 3.3 Million-Year-Old Fossil Shows Toddlers Could Climb Trees

3.3 Million-Year-Old Fossil Shows Toddlers Could Climb Trees

<p>Prof.&nbsp;Zeresenay Alemseged finds&nbsp;human ancestors had adaptations that allowed them to climb trees</p>


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Ancient fossil shows toddlers could climb trees and walk upright Thumbnail

Ancient fossil shows toddlers could climb trees and walk upright

3.3 million-year-old fossil shows that ancient toddlers climbed trees 3.3 million-year-old fossil shows that ancient toddlers climbed trees

3.3 million-year-old fossil shows that ancient toddlers climbed trees

<p>Prof. Zeresenay Alemseged discusses his research on 3-million-year-old fossil of toddler</p>


Paleoanthropologist explores roots of evolution hero image

Paleoanthropologist explores roots of evolution

Prof. Zeray Alemseged blends high-tech imaging, field research in landmark discovery

Faculty members receive named, distinguished service professorships Thumbnail

Faculty members receive named, distinguished service professorships

3.3 Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Evolution of Human Spine

3.3 Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Evolution of Human Spine

Prof. Zeray Alemseged’s research sheds light on spine evolution


3.3 million-year-old fossil of young girl reveals origins of human spine Skeleton bones

3.3 million-year-old fossil of young girl reveals origins of human spine