Recent studies of Neanderthal remains from north-western Europe show these populations had considerable genetic diversity. This challenges the long-held view that inbreeding significantly contributed to their extinction. The findings suggest other factors were likely more important in the Neanderthals' demise, prompting a reevaluation of their disappearance.
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Late Neanderthals Show Unexpected Genetic Diversity
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“New genetic analysis reveals higher Neanderthal diversity, challenging ideas about their extinction causes.”
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