Institute of Human Origins

The Institute of Human Origins (IHO) conducts, interprets and publicizes scientific research on the human career. IHO’s unique approach brings together scientists from diverse disciplines to develop integrated, bio-behavioral investigations of human evolution. Through research, education, and the sponsorship of scholarly interaction, IHO advances scientific understanding of our origins and its contemporary relevance. Combining interdisciplinary expertise and targeted funding, IHO fosters the pursuit of integrated solutions to the most important questions regarding the course, cause and timing of events in human evolution.

News

• Energy development threatens Pumalín nature sanctuary in Chile's Patagonia ...more info>>
• Oldest infant skeleton helps solidify human timeline more info >>
• Check out IHO's Award winning Website Becoming Human

Special Tours

• 2009 World Paleolithic Tours...more info >>

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