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Ancient DNA Reveals Hidden Neanderthal Family Living 100,000 Years Ago

Wednesday 22 April 2026 ScienceDaily
Ancient DNA Reveals Hidden Neanderthal Family Living 100,000 Years Ago

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Scientists discovered the DNA of Neanderthals who lived together as a group in Poland over 100,000 years ago, and they found out these ancient people were related to Neanderthals living far away across Europe! This is like finding an ancient family photo that shows us how our prehistoric cousins actually lived and moved around. We're learning that Neanderthals weren't lonely wanderers—they had communities, relatives, and connections just like we do today!
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