modern humans

How early homo sapiens shaped neanderthal genetics: Study

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How early homo sapiens shaped neanderthal genetics: Study

In 2010, the discovery that early humans and Neanderthals interbred was groundbreaking, revealing a genetic legacy affecting modern humans‘ circadian rhythms, immune systems, and pain perception. However, understanding the gene flow in the opposite direction has been challenging. A new study published in the journal Science on July 12 has shed light on how this … Read more

Why did modern humans replace the Neanderthals? The key might lie in our social structures

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Why did modern humans replace the Neanderthals? The key might lie in our social structures

BATH: Why did humans take over the world while our closest relatives, the Neanderthals, became extinct? It’s possible we were just smarter, but there’s surprisingly little evidence that’s true. Neanderthals had big brains, language and sophisticated tools. They made art and jewellery. They were smart, suggesting a curious possibility. Maybe the crucial differences weren’t at … Read more