New Discoveries Unravel the Strange Mystery Behind Neanderthal Extinction
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Neanderthals, a close relative of modern humans (Homo sapiens), are thought to have become extinct about 40,000 years ago, and some theories suggest that their extinction was due to genetic degradation caused by inbreeding. However, new research has revealed that the Neanderthals who survived to the end possessed a higher degree of genetic diversity than previously thought. Read more...
New Discoveries Unravel the Strange Mystery Behind Neanderthal Extinction
Recent research reveals that interbreeding was not the primary cause of Neanderthal extinction in Western Europe. For detailed insights, check out the study published in Nature. Previously, it was believed that Neanderthals faced extinction due to genetic deterioration from interbreeding among closely related groups. However, new findings indicate that other early interbreeding groups exhibited low [...] The post New Discoveries Unravel the Stra…
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