Takumi Tsutaya

The paper reports Denisovan leg bones from Taiwan, showing large body size and some modern human-like features, challenging Bergmann's rule and suggesting gene flow or behavioral similarities.

This study analyzes the habitat and diet of a Denisovan from Late Pleistocene Taiwan using radiocarbon dating and stable isotopes, revealing a C4-dominated environment and a diet rich in animal protein.

This study investigates the factors behind the failed invasion of pigs on Rebun Island using archaeological data, identifying reduced propagule pressure, cold climate resistance, and resource scarcity as key contributors.

This study retrieves ancient human mitochondrial DNA from sediments around bones at archaeological sites, confirming its reliability and offering a non-destructive alternative for ancient DNA research.

This study analyzes carbon and nitrogen isotopes in primate hairs to assess dietary patterns and variability in Kalinzu Forest Reserve, Uganda, revealing intra-individual changes and differences among species.

The paper uses palaeoproteomics to analyze dental calculus from an ancient human skeleton, identifying bacterial and host proteins related to periodontal disease and defense responses.