When Neanderthals interbred with ancient humans: Research clarifies timeline of human evolution

Get the Full StoryThe Neanderthal DNA found in modern human genomes has long raised questions about ancient interbreeding. New studies offer a timeline of when that occurred and when ancient humans left Africa.

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