Aug 21, 10:06 PM

Ancient Child Bones Suggest Human-Neanderthal Interbreeding 100,000 Years Earlier Using CT Scans and 3D Mapping

Researchers have discovered the bones of an ancient child that suggest modern humans and Neanderthals interbred around 100,000 years earlier than previously believed. Using CT scans and 3D mapping technology, scientists analyzed the child's remains, which appear to be the product of interbreeding between the two distinct human species. This finding challenges existing timelines of human evolution and interaction. Additionally, scientists have uncovered 13 ancient teeth that may further rewrite the understanding of human evolutionary history. Meanwhile, the extinct Denisovans, once widespread in Asia, remain without an official species name due to archaeological and legal complexities.

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New Scientist@newscientist
1 year ago
We call them Denisovans, but this extinct group of humans that were once widespread in Asia doesn’t have an official species name – part of the reason is archaeological, and part is a legal question. https://t.co/VAP13jm5U2
The Washington Times@WashTimes
1 year ago
Bones of ancient child suggest humans could have interbred with Neanderthals earlier than thought https://t.co/9OQW80ZxVc https://t.co/j3FNSRbLHR
The Japan News@The_Japan_News
1 year ago
Bones of Ancient Child Suggest Humans Could Have Interbred with Neanderthals Earlier Than Thought https://t.co/VpJDWbeNZP

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