New DNA research shows we still carry Neanderthal genes
More research is showing that we carry genes from other kinds of ancient humans, and their DNA affects our lives today.
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More research is showing that we carry genes from other kinds of ancient humans, and their DNA affects our lives today.
What does it mean to be human?
Neanderthals live on within us.
Advances in technology for analyzing ancient DNA show that Hobbit Hominins in Indonesia from 300,000 years ago, along with the neanderthals and other hominins, contributed to the development of modern day humans. Read more here.
What does it mean to be human? For a long time, the answer seemed clear. Our species, Homo sapiens — with our complex thoughts and deep emotions — were the only true humans to ever walk the Earth. Earlier forms, like the Neanderthals, were thought to be just steps along…