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Neanderthals and Modern Humans: A Shared Past Revealed Through DNA
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Neanderthals and Modern Humans: A Shared Past Revealed Through DNA

Unraveling the Timeline of Neanderthal and Human Interbreeding

Dec 13, 2024
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The genetic legacy of Neanderthals persists in modern humans, with 1-2% of non-African genomes composed of Neanderthal DNA—a determination made through comprehensive sequencing and comparison of ancient and modern genomes. By analyzing distinctive genetic markers, researchers quantified this percentage, shedding light on the enduring impact of interbree…

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