US EditionMathematical model indicates Neanderthal disappearance can be explained by genetic dilution
Study shows repeated small-scale modern human immigrations could replace Neanderthal genes within 10,000–30,000 years without catastrophic events, supporting genetic dilution theory.
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Mathematical model indicates Neanderthal disappearance can be explained by genetic dilution
Currently, there are several hypotheses surrounding the disappearance of Neanderthals. While they all have at least some scientific support, researchers can't agree on which—or which combination—is most likely. In a new study, published in Scientific Reports, researchers use a mathematical model to determine if Neanderthal disappearance could be explained only by genetic dilution from mating with humans through periods of recurrent small-scale i…
The disappearance of Neanderthals is one of the greatest mysteries of human evolution. For decades, science has addressed hypotheses that include climate change, epidemics, direct competition or simply demographic bad luck. However, a new research provides a more subtle explanation and perhaps more in keeping with nature [...]
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