Neanderthal Child with Down’s Syndrome Unveils Early Human Compassion

Skull Anatomy Reveals Survival Despite Severe Disabilities, Indicating Caregiving Among Neanderthals

A groundbreaking study¹ has revealed that a Neanderthal child with Down’s syndrome survived until at least the age of six, providing the earliest-known evidence of the genetic condition and hinting at compassionate caregiving among Neanderthals. This discovery offers profound insights into the social dynamics and empathy within Neanderthal communities.

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