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Ancient DNA Reveals a Genetic Surprise in The Last Neanderthals

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Analysis of ancient DNA from the last known Neanderthals revealed unexpected genetic diversity and challenged prior assumptions about late Neanderthal populations, advancing understanding of our extinct cousins.

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