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.

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Ancient genes pinpoint when humans and Neanderthals mixed and mingled

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Humans may not have survived without Neanderthals

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When did Neanderthals interbreed with ancient humans? New research sheds light on our ancestry

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