Ancient DNA reveals a hidden Neanderthal group frozen in time

Neanderthal remains identified in Polish cave

Researchers have confirmed that human remains found in Stajnia Cave in Poland belong to Neanderthals, based on new analysis of teeth and ancient DNA. The study, published in Current Biology, was carried out by an international team that included scientists from the University of Wrocław. The material is dated to between 92,000 and 119,000 years ago. Four teeth recovered from the cave formed the basis of the initial identification. Their size and…

Ancient DNA reveals a hidden Neanderthal group frozen in time

A remarkable genetic breakthrough has uncovered what may be one of the clearest snapshots yet of a Neanderthal “community” living together 100,000 years ago in what is now Poland. The findings reveal that these individuals shared genetic ties with Neanderthals spread across Europe and the Caucasus, hinting at widespread ancient lineages that later disappeared.

DNA Reveals a Neanderthal Group That Lived Together in Poland 100,000 Years Ago

A new study uncovered rare DNA evidence of a Neanderthal group in Poland, offering insights into their family ties, migration, and evolution. Credit: GreekReporter Archive A new international study has uncovered rare DNA evidence of a small group of Neanderthals who lived together in what is now Poland around 100,000 years ago. The research, published in Current Biology, is based on mitochondrial DNA extracted from eight Neanderthal teeth discov…