Research on ancient DNA is revealing an increasingly complex history of the encounters between Homo sapiens and Neanderthal. Genetic exchanges took place several times and in both directions, leaving traces still present in our genome. Many of the findings that have allowed these discoveries come from the caves, extraordinary archives of human history.On the contrary, questions remain open about the fertility and reproductive success of the anci…
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Research on ancient DNA is revealing an increasingly complex history of the encounters between Homo sapiens and Neanderthal. Genetic exchanges took place several times and in both directions, leaving traces still present in our genome. Many of the findings that have allowed these discoveries come from the caves, extraordinary archives of human history.On the contrary, questions remain open about the fertility and reproductive success of the anci…