New evidence humans evolved from an African ape-like ancestor - Earth.com

Here's another scientific bit of research that examines an ancestor who was ape-like that may have been a direct ancestor. 

It's not quite the proverbial "missing link" but it does provide some clues as to our own evolution.  

https://www.earth.com/news/evidence-humans-evolved-from-african-ape-like-ancestor-ardipithecus-ankle-bones/