Ancient DNA charts spread of Celtic and Germanic languages

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Ancient genomes from thousands of individuals show how migrations helped shape Celtic and Germanic languages — plus, how the brain may regulate emotions differently than we thought. 00:49 How Celtic and Germanic languages spread across Europe Research Article: McColl et al. Research Article: McColl et al. 13:00 Research Highlights Nature: Barn owls’ ancestors made a transatlantic flight Nature: Even stupendous black holes can’t explain dark matter 15:34 Why part of the brain may not be controlling emotions in the way researchers thought Research Article: Sicorello et al. Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every …