Oldest human DNA helps pinpoint when early humans interbred with Neanderthals
Human DNA recovered from remains found in Europe is revealing our species’ shared history with Neanderthals. The trove is the oldest Homo sapiens DNA ever documented, scientists say.
Scientists pinpoint when humans had babies with Neanderthals
Neanderthals interbred with modern humans 47,000 years ago, passing down DNA that still exists in many modern-day people, according to two new studies.
Ancient Genes Pinpoint When Humans and Neanderthals Mixed and Mingled
Neanderthals and humans likely mixed and mingled during a narrow time frame 45,000 years ago, scientists reported Thursday. Researchers analyzed ancient genes to pinpoint the time period, which is slightly more recent than previous estimates for the mating.
When did Neanderthals interbreed with ancient humans? New research sheds light on our ancestry
The Neanderthal DNA found in modern human genomes has long raised questions about ancient interbreeding. New studies offer a timeline of when that occurred and when ancient humans left Africa.
Ancient genomes reveal when modern humans and Neanderthals interbred
The oldest genomes ever recovered from modern humans have helped pin down when and how the momentous mingling of two hominins played out
Prehistoric Hookups: Landmark Studies Pinpoint When Humans and Neanderthals Interbred
Ancient genomes reveal a narrow time window for Neanderthal and human interbreeding, raising new questions about their shared history.
DNA Reveals When Humans And Neanderthals Became One
Today, all humans except those with only African heritage bear the marks of this union in their DNA. The study's findings suggest this genetic exchange took place roughly 80 generations before the births of the individuals they tested,
Studies pin down exactly when humans and Neanderthals swapped DNA
Two recent studies suggest that the gene flow (as the young people call it these days) between Neanderthals and our species happened during a short period sometime between 50,000 and 43,500 years ago.
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Modern human ancestors and Neanderthals mated during a 7,000-year-long 'pulse,' 2 new studies reveal
An analysis of genomes from some of the earliest modern humans to live in Europe reveals their ancestors interbred with ...