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Unraveling Social Dynamics: Ancient DNA Sheds Light on Europe's Last Hunter-Gatherers

Insights into Cultural Strategies and Social Bonds Amidst Neolithic Transition

Mar 07, 2024
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A recent study published in PNAS1 unveils surprising insights into the social complexities of Europe's last hunter-gatherers through advanced DNA analysis of skeletons dating back 8,000 years. The research suggests that these ancient communities developed cultural strategies to mitigate inbreeding, challenging prior assumptions about their social structu…

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