Genome of Extinct Siberian Cave-dweller Linked to Modern-day Humans

Genome of Extinct Siberian Cave-dweller Linked to Modern-day Humans
Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:34:00 -0600

Researchers have discovered evidence of a distinct group of "archaic" humans existing outside of Africa more than 30,000 years ago at a time when Neanderthals are thought to have dominated Europe and Asia. But genetic testing shows that members of this new group were not Neanderthals, and they interbred with the ancestors of some modern humans who are alive today.

The journal Nature reported the finding this week. The National Science Foundation's Behavioral and ...

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