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Ancient genes pinpoint when humans and Neanderthals mixed and mingled

Dec. 12, 2024 14:11 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Neanderthals and humans likely mixed and mingled during a narrow time frame 45,000 years ago, scientists reported Thursday. Researchers analyzed ancient genes to pinpoint the time period, which is slightly more recent than previous estimates for the mating. ...