Tagged: Neanderthals

The last Neanderthal died 40,000 years ago, but after humans and Neanderthals met many thousands of years ago, the two species began interbreeding and much of their genome lives contribute to certain traits in modern humans. The impact of Neanderthals’ genetic contribution has been uncertain,...

– Everyone living outside of Africa today has a small amount of Neanderthal in them. The last Neanderthal died 40,000 years ago, but much of their genome lives and contribute to certain traits in modern humans. The impact of Neanderthals’ genetic contribution has been uncertain,...