Neanderthals and Humans Interbred for 7,000 Years, Study Suggests

Neanderthals and Humans Interbred for 7,000 Years, Study Suggests

Neanderthal genes present in modern humans may have been introduced through an extended period of interbreeding starting around 47,000 years ago and lasting nearly 7,000 years, according to new research.

New research indicates that Neanderthals (front skeleton) interbred with humans (back skeleton) starting 47,000 years ago, continuing for nearly 7,000 y…