Human origins prove even more complex

[Brian G Turner]

A really interesting news item on the BBC about continued DNA analysis of ancient bone samples - not least the idea that there were multiple proto-human species between Neanderthal and modern humans!

BBC News - Mystery early human revealed by DNA data

Denisovans, and more!

Also interesting to see acceptance of interbreeding between Neanderthals and modern humans has now gone mainstream - very refreshing to see that reported.

 

[J Riff]

hurray for humanity! This music is certainly appropriate for cave dwellers, tho it looks like \im sitting in a coffeeshoppe, acting all Proto_*).

 

[Brian G Turner]

More recent coverage on this, as investigations continue into the role of Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA in the human genome:
Who among us has Neanderthal, Denisovan DNA? | Fox News

 

[David M. Kelly]

Some of the latest reports I've seen suggest that Neanderthals may have been somewhat infertile and Homo-sap basically out bred them. There's also evidence that some diseases in humans may come from Neanderthal DNA.

 

[BAYLOR]

A really interesting news item on the BBC about continued DNA analysis of ancient bone samples - not least the idea that there were multiple proto-human species between Neanderthal and modern humans!

BBC News - Mystery early human revealed by DNA data

Denisovans, and more!

Also interesting to see acceptance of interbreeding between Neanderthals and modern humans has now gone mainstream - very refreshing to see that reported.

It means that Neanderthals are still with us in manner or speaking.

 

[J Riff]

Yes, here they have installed special knuckledrag grooves in the sidewalk. I'm having the cave renovated, soundproofing becos of the noisy reptilians next door. *)

 

[Alex The G and T]

...The neanderthal is in my hall...