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Ancient Coupling May Have Happened More Between Human Females and Neanderthal Males

A study found modern humans and Neanderthals occasionally interbred during geographic overlap tens of thousands of years ago, Associated Press reported.
Researchers note geographic overlap led to occasional interbreeding between humans and Neanderthals tens of thousands of years ago, but motives remain unclear.
The Smithsonian Hall of Human Origins displayed a Neanderthal skeleton on July 20, 2022, with a 2009 photo of reconstructions at the Neanderthal museum, Mettmann, and exhibits at the New York museum.
The research reached public audiences via Associated Press coverage and photos, and museums like the Smithsonian and Neanderthal museum in Mettmann present related reconstructions.
Researchers acknowledge key questions remain about who paired with whom and why, leaving frequency and patterns uncertain in the ongoing scientific debate.

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Helena Independent Record

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Ancient coupling may have happened more between human females and Neanderthal males

Ancient linkups may have happened more frequently between female humans and male Neanderthals, according to a new genetic analysis.

8 days ago·Helena, United States

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Study shows ancient coupling between humans, Neanderthals

NEW YORK — Humans and Neanderthals cozied up from time to time when they lived in the same areas tens of thousands of years ago. But we don't know much about who got with whom, or why.

9 days ago·Waterloo, United States

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