Anthropology

Judi Lynn

(160,541 posts) Sat Mar 30, 2013, 04:31 PM Mar 2013

Study: Archeologists find remains of human-Neanderthal hybrid

Study: Archeologists find remains of human-Neanderthal hybrid
By Stephen C. Webster
Thursday, March 28, 2013 15:22 EDT

Researchers believe they have pinpointed the skeletal remains of the first known human-Neanderthal hybrid, according to a study published Wednesday in the peer reviewed scientific journal PLoS ONE.

The finding comes from northern Italy, where some 40,000 years ago scientists believe Neanderthals and humans lived near each other, but developed separate and distinctly different cultures.

A portion of a jawbone found during an archaeological dig in the area reveals that the bone’s owner had facial features attributable to both modern humans and Neanderthals, the study explains.

Scientists have debated the theory of human-Neanderthal interbreeding since DNA analysis revealed in 2010 that modern humans share significant portions of their genetic code with their long extinct cousins.

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http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/03/28/study-archeologists-find-remains-of-human-neanderthal-hybrid/

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Study: Archeologists find remains of human-Neanderthal hybrid (Original Post) Judi Lynn Mar 2013 OP

One would have thought GeoWilliam750 Mar 2013 #1

Yes, that's correct: science and Tea Party, never come close. nonoyes Apr 2013 #2

Seriously, though, I think this is fascinating. nonoyes Apr 2013 #3

GeoWilliam750

(2,522 posts)

1. One would have thought

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Sat Mar 30, 2013, 05:53 PM

Mar 2013

That the Tea Party had settled this debate, but perhaps scientists simply do not have access to this part of the population

nonoyes

(261 posts)

2. Yes, that's correct: science and Tea Party, never come close.

Reply to GeoWilliam750 (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 1, 2013, 10:44 AM

Apr 2013

Not even like oil and water. It just never happens. Science is anathema to Tea Party folks.

nonoyes

(261 posts)

3. Seriously, though, I think this is fascinating.

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Mon Apr 1, 2013, 10:46 AM

Apr 2013

We already know the DNA of most non-African humans contains some traits directly stemming from Neanderthals. So this only makes sense that we would eventually be fortunate to discover an actual hybrid skeleton.

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