Neanderthal 'population bottleneck' around 110,000 years ago may have contributed to their extinction

Neanderthal 'population bottleneck' around 110,000 years ago may have contributed to their extinction

A study of the inner ear bones of Neanderthals shows a significant loss of diversity in their shape around 110,000 years ago, suggesting a genetic bottleneck that contributed to Neanderthals' decline.

Neanderthals Experienced Population Crash 110,000 Years Ago, New Study Reveals

Homo neanderthalensis in National Museum of Natural Sciences of Spain. Credit: Tiia Monto / CC BY-SA 3.0 A new study suggests that Neanderthals experienced a population crash 110,000 years ago, possibly contributing to their eventual extinction. Conducted by an international team of researchers, including scientists from Binghamton University, the study analyzed ancient fossils to track evolutionary changes in these early humans. The research fo…

New study reveals Neanderthals experienced population crash 110,000 years ago

A new study by an international team of scholars, including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York, suggests that Neanderthals experienced a dramatic loss of genetic variation during the course of their evolution, foreshadowing their eventual extinction.

New Research Uncovers Neanderthal Population Decline 110,000 Years Ago

In a groundbreaking study conducted by an international team of researchers, including esteemed faculty from Binghamton University in New York, significant revelations about Neanderthal evolution have surfaced. The study focuses on the loss of genetic variation among Neanderthals, indicating that this genetic bottleneck played a decisive role in their eventual extinction. The implications of this research could reshape our understanding of Neand…

A 110,000-year-old mystery may have been revealed, which may have led to the extinction of the Neanderthals - The finds found in Croatia were the key.