United KingdomA recent study published in Nature offers the most comprehensive view yet of Neanderthal genetic diversity in Western Europe during the period leading up to their extinction. Researchers analyzed ancient DNA samples from multiple sites across the region, revealing significant genetic variation among the last surviving Neanderthal populations. This diversity suggests that Neanderthals were not a genetically uniform group but rather exhibited complex patterns of interbreeding and population structure. The findings challenge previous assumptions about Neanderthal homogeneity and provide new insights into their evolutionary history. The study contributes to ongoing research on human evolution and the interactions between Neanderthals and early modern humans.
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