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Scientists Sequenced the DNA of the ‘Last Neanderthal’—and It Alters Human History
Discover new clues about how our ancient relatives disappeared from time.
We Finally Know Where Humans and Neanderthals Interbred
Archaeologists have long known that humans and Neanderthals interbred, but where this took place has been hard to pinpoint. A new study may have solved the mystery. More than just co-existence Neanderthals and ancient humans co-existed for tens of thousands of years.
DNA of 'Thorin,' one of the last Neanderthals, finally sequenced, revealing inbreeding and 50,000 years of genetic isolation
Thorin — nicknamed after a dwarf in J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" — is also called the "last Neanderthal" because he may have lived as recently as 42,000 years ago.
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Archaeology breakthrough helps solve mystery of Neanderthal extinction
A long-running argument between archaeologists and geneticists has finally been settled - and the answer could help explain ...
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Was a lack of get-up-and-go the death of the Neanderthals?
A new study posits a very surprising answer to one of history's great mysteries—what killed off the Neanderthals?
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Science news this week: 'Thorin' the last Neanderthal and a 'smiley face' on Mars
Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the ...
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Mysterious Lineage of Neanderthals in France Kept to Themselves For 50,000 Years
A fossil Neanderthal named for a Tolkien character indicates that geographically close groups of the ancient humans didn't ...
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Neanderthal Remains Discovery Challenges History of Ancient Human Relatives
One of the "last" Neanderthal individuals has been found in a cave in France, revealing a previously unknown lineage.
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Neanderthals’ social isolation may have sped up their extinction
A new genetic analysis revealed that Thorin’s community was isolated from other groups and diverged from more well-studied ...
Science Daily
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The Neanderthals may have become extinct because of their isolated lifestyle
Neanderthal remains recently discovered in a cave in France support well-known theory of why the Neanderthals became extinct, researchers behind a new study say.
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Genetic analysis of Neanderthal named for Tolkien character reveals history of inbreeding
Sharing the name of a legendary dwarf in J. R. R. Tolkien's classic fantasy novel "The Hobbit," a Neanderthal now known as ...
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Ancient DNA Reveals a Distinct Neanderthal Lineage That Evolved Separately for Over 50,000 Years
DNA from a Neanderthal fossil in France has revealed a previously unknown lineage that remained isolated for thousands of years.
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