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Hidden Clues in Ancient DNA Reveal the Secret Lives of Neanderthals!

Wednesday 8 July 2026 β€’ScienceDaily
Hidden Clues in Ancient DNA Reveal the Secret Lives of Neanderthals!

Photo: Mick Haupt / Unsplash

Step back in time to when early humans and Neanderthals lived side-by-side, sharing secrets and moving between different tribes. Scientists looking at ancient DNA [the tiny building blocks that make up all living things] found that Neanderthal women may have traveled far from home to join new communities. Who knows what other incredible prehistoric mysteries are still waiting to be unlocked by looking at our oldest genes?
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