Tag: ancientDNA
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More Neanderthal than human: How DNA from our long-lost ancestors affects our health today
Introduction: Why Neanderthal DNA still matters Scientists have long known that modern humans carry small traces of Neanderthal DNA. Far from being a distant curiosity, these genetic fragments influence many aspects of health and biology today. From how our bodies fight infections to how we metabolize certain nutrients, the legacy of our long-lost ancestors persists…
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45,000-Year-Old DNA Discovery Reveals Neanderthals Were More Connected Than We Thought
Introduction: A DNA Thread Across Eurasia A remarkable discovery in Crimea is reframing how scientists understand Neanderthal migrations. A small bone fragment, unearthed in a carefully documented excavation, yielded ancient DNA that connects Neanderthal groups from Crimea with populations as distant as Siberia. This genetic thread suggests that Neanderthals moved, traded, or at least interacted…