Recent research on 45,000-year-old bones from Europe enabled scientists to clarify the timeline of interbreeding between modern humans and Neanderthals. This interbreeding, primarily occurring in the Middle East during early migrations out of Africa, contributed to the 2-3% Neanderthal ancestry found in modern non-African populations. Additionally, the study investigates the integration of Denisovan ancestry in modern humans, particularly among populations in Oceania. This rich genomic data reveals more about ancient human population dynamics and migration patterns, enriching our comprehension of human evolutionary history.
The analysis of bones dating back 45,000 years provides critical insights into the timeline of interbreeding between modern humans and Neanderthals, highlighting their shared evolutionary history.
Researchers were able to establish a more definitive timeline for when modern humans first interbred with Neanderthals, crucially filling gaps in our understanding of ancient human migrations.
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