Scientists Sequenced the DNA of the ‘Last Neanderthal’—and It Alters Human History
Discover new clues about how our ancient relatives disappeared from time.
New Neanderthal lineage discovered in France
In 2015, the team uncovered the partial remains of Neanderthal DNA, which they nicknamed ‘Thorin.’ Thorin is currently still ...
We May Have Found Where Modern Humans And Neanderthals Became One
This area includes one of the best-known Neanderthal sites, Shanidar Cave, where the remains of ten Neanderthal individuals ...
Mysterious Lineage of Neanderthals in France Kept to Themselves For 50,000 Years
A fossil Neanderthal named for a Tolkien character indicates that geographically close groups of the ancient humans didn't ...
Genetic analysis of Neanderthal named for Tolkien character reveals history of inbreeding
Sharing the name of a legendary dwarf in J. R. R. Tolkien's classic fantasy novel "The Hobbit," a Neanderthal now known as ...
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Neanderthal “Thorin” DNA Reveals Ancient Inbreeding
Researchers uncover the DNA of Neanderthal "Thorin," revealing genetic isolation and inbreeding within his group.
Was a lack of get-up-and-go the death of the Neanderthals?
A new study posits a very surprising answer to one of history's great mysteries—what killed off the Neanderthals?
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The Neanderthals may have become extinct because of their isolated lifestyle
Neanderthal remains recently discovered in a cave in France support well-known theory of why the Neanderthals became extinct, researchers behind a new study say.
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Genome of Neanderthal fossil reveals lost tribe cut off for millennia
Analysis of DNA from a Neanderthal fossil found in a French cave indicates that it belonged to a group that was isolated for ...
Neanderthals’ social isolation may have sped up their extinction
A new genetic analysis revealed that Thorin’s community was isolated from other groups and diverged from more well-studied ...
Ancient DNA Reveals a Distinct Neanderthal Lineage That Evolved Separately for Over 50,000 Years
DNA from a Neanderthal fossil in France has revealed a previously unknown lineage that remained isolated for thousands of years.
Cave discovery in France may explain why Neanderthals disappeared, scientists say
The fossilized remains of a Neanderthal discovered in a cave in southern France shed fresh light on why the ancient humans may have disappeared 40,000 years ago.