Posted on Oct 26, 2023

Humans and Neanderthals mated 250,000 years ago, much earlier than thought

Lt Col Charlie Brown

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A comparison of the genomes of a Neanderthal who lived 120,000 years ago in Siberia with those from modern humans in sub-Saharan Africa has revealed insight into the migratory and interbreeding history of both species.

Humans and Neanderthals mated 250,000 years ago, much earlier than thought

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Cpl Vic Burk

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Lt Col Charlie Brown Interesting discovery.

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CPL Douglas Chrysler

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Can't you just hear the pickup line... Hey babe, honest I really like hairy ladies.

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CPL Daniel H.

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According to 23&me, I have 4% of the Neanderthal gene. Sometimes I feel like I've met those who wiped us out long ago. It's just a feeling of caution, like an instinct or something.

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Humans and Neanderthals mated 250,000 years ago, much earlier than thought

Humans and Neanderthals mated 250,000 years ago, much earlier than thought

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