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Unraveling the Enigma: Neanderthal DNA's Journey and Impact on Europeans

A new study suggests that the mingling of early Europeans with the first farmers from the ancient Middle East led to a decrease in the proportion of Neanderthal DNA in European populations compared to Asian populations. The study analyzed over 4,000 genomes and found that European hunter-gatherers had a slightly higher proportion of Neanderthal DNA than Asian populations, but this declined during the transition to a farming lifestyle. The arrival of farmers from Anatolia further diluted Neanderthal DNA in European populations. However, East Asian populations likely did not undergo this dilution. The study provides insights into the genetic variation and migration patterns of early humans.

2 years ago•Source: The Independent

"Reviving Lost Human Groups: Scientists Rediscover Forgotten Communities"

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"Reviving Lost Human Groups: Scientists Rediscover Forgotten Communities"

Scientists have rediscovered human populations in southern Africa's Namib Desert that were thought to have disappeared decades ago. The genetic identity of these groups has been maintained, even after the loss of their native languages. The researchers found descendants of the Kwepe group, who used to speak Kwadi, a click language related to Khoe languages spoken across Southern Africa. The study reveals the migrations of the region's populations, with Khoe-Kwadi speakers dispersing around 2,000 years ago. This rediscovery fills a missing piece in the history of humanity and sheds light on the genetic diversity and migration patterns of southern African populations.

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