Only 1,280 Survived: The Near-Extinction Event That Nearly Wiped Out Humanity 1 Million Years Ago
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Only 1,280 Survived: The Near-Extinction Event That Nearly Wiped Out Humanity 1 Million Years Ago
Nearly one million years ago, humanity came perilously close to disappearing. A new study reveals that our ancestors may have been reduced to just 1,280 individuals, leaving the human race on the brink of extinction. This dramatic event, known as a “genetic bottleneck,” lasted for over 100,000 years, and could have played a major role in shaping the path of evolution. Despite this near wipeout, the lineage somehow endured, eventually flourishing…
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