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Some of the last Neanderthals were surprisingly genetically diverse

Genetic analysis of Neanderthals in north-western Europe reveals that this population was surprisingly genetically diverse, hinting that inbreeding didn’t lead to the species' demise

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What really happened when ancient humans migrated out of Africa

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Neanderthals treated a dental cavity by drilling into the tooth

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These are the extinct humans that live on in your DNA

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These are the extinct humans that live on in your DNA

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Neanderthal 'kneeprint' found next to mysterious stalagmite circle

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Reconstruction of a family of Neanderthals

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Neanderthal infants were enormous compared with modern humans

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Are Neanderthals descendants of modern humans?

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Ancient bones reveal vivid details of a Neanderthal elephant hunt

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Genetic clues tell the story of Neanderthals' decline

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Neanderthals may have treated wounds with antibiotic sticky tar

Tar made from birch tree bark is commonly found at Neanderthal sites, and experiments show that it kills some bacteria that cause skin infections

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When we interbred with Neanderthals, they were usually the fathers

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Neanderthals and early humans may have interbred over a vast area

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Ancient humans were seafaring far earlier than we realised

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Revealing the epic story of ancient humans: Best ideas of the century

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