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FossilsEvery human face is unique, allowing us to distinguish between individuals. We know little about how facial features are encoded in our DNA, but we may be able to learn more about how our faces develop by looking at our ancient relatives, the Neanderthals. Neanderthal faces were quite distinctive from our own, with large noses, pronounced brows and a robust lower jaw.See the Story
Neanderthal DNA helps explain how faces form
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Neanderthals · SpainCurrently, 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…See the Story
Mathematical model indicates Neanderthal disappearance can be explained by genetic dilution
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