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East Asians who can digest lactose can thank Neanderthal genes
Unique versions of the lactase gene found in the genomes of East Asian people may have increased in prevalence within the ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN21h
Mysterious Skeleton of Child With Human and Neanderthal Traits Has Finally Been Dated by Archaeologists
Discovered in Portugal in 1998, the individual dubbed the “Lapedo Child” has long perplexed scientists, thanks to a curious ...
Earth.com2d
Neanderthal fossils reveal signs of a devastating population collapse
Neanderthal fossils show a major population drop 110,000 years ago. Researchers link this to reduced genetic diversity.
ScienceAlert on MSN11d
Neanderthal Extinction Linked to Genetic Crisis 100,000 Years Ago
The extinction of the Neanderthals is one of the most intriguing mysteries in paleoanthropology, with researchers speculating ...
Scientists date remains of an ancient child that resembles both humans and Neanderthals
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have dated the skeleton of an ancient child that caused a stir when it was first discovered ...
Discover Magazine on MSN15d
The Inner Ear Reveals Neanderthals May Have Experienced Great Genetic Loss
Learn how researchers analyzed Neanderthals’ inner ears to understand their genetic history.
Greek Reporter12d
Neanderthals Experienced Population Crash 110,000 Years Ago, New Study Reveals
Groundbreaking research finds that Neanderthals experienced a severe population crash 110,000 years ago, challenging past ...
Newsday4d
Scientists date remains of an ancient child that resembles both humans and Neanderthals
That was a radical notion at the time, but advances in genetics have since proven those populations existed — and people today still carry Neanderthal DNA. But trying to figure out when exactly ...