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Science paints a new picture of the ancient past, when we mixed and mated with other kinds of humans

  • Our ancestors interacted closely with other early humans, such as Neanderthals and the Denisovans, leaving a lasting impact on our DNA and health.
  • The interbreeding with Neanderthals provided us with a quick fix for our immune systems, but today it can increase the risk of certain diseases. For instance, a gene inherited from Neanderthals can raise the risk of stroke for older adults.
  • Scientists can now use ancient DNA fragments to uncover the traits and effects of our ancient cousins, demonstrating how our fertility, immune systems, and even our response to the COVID-19 virus are influenced by our shared history.
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We carry DNA from extinct cousins like Neanderthals. Science is now revealing their genetic legacy

Using the new and rapidly improving ability to piece together fragments of ancient DNA, scientists are finding that traits inherited from Neanderthals are still with us now, affecting our fertility, our immune systems, even how our bodies handled the COVID-19 virus.

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Science paints a new picture of the ancient past, when we mixed and mated with other kinds of humans

By Maddie Burakoff and Laura Ungar | The Associated Press - By Maddie Burakoff and Laura Ungar | The Associated Press Busts of Neanderthals and hominins line a table at the studio of paleoartist John Gurche in

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Science paints a new picture of the ancient past, when we mixed and mated with other kinds of humans

The science of human evolution has made big leaps in recent years, and it’s painting a new picture of our origins

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Science paints a new picture of the ancient past, when we mixed and mated with other kinds of humans

What does it mean to be human?

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Science paints a new picture of the ancient past, when we mixed and mated with other kinds of humans

By MADDIE BURAKOFF and LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writers What does it mean to be human? For a long time, the answer seemed clear. Our species, Homo sapiens — with our complex thoughts and deep emotions — were the only true humans to ever walk the Earth. Earlier forms, like the Neanderthals, were thought to be just steps along the path of evolution, who died out because we were better versions. That picture is now changing. In recent years, researc…

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Science paints a new picture of the ancient past, when we mixed and mated with other kinds of humans

What does it mean to be human?

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