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  • Research suggests mating direction bias between Neanderthals and humans
    Scientists say DNA evidence indicates male Neanderthals and human females interbred more often than oppositeTens of thousands of years ago, as modern humans migrated into northerly territories inhabited by our ancient cousins, the Neanderthals, the two species met – and sometimes mated.Now, genetic evidence has revealed a striking imbalance in these prehistoric trysts, suggesting that interbreeding was mostly between male Neanderthals and female humans. Continue reading...
     

Research suggests mating direction bias between Neanderthals and humans

26. Februar 2026 um 19:00

Scientists say DNA evidence indicates male Neanderthals and human females interbred more often than opposite

Tens of thousands of years ago, as modern humans migrated into northerly territories inhabited by our ancient cousins, the Neanderthals, the two species met – and sometimes mated.

Now, genetic evidence has revealed a striking imbalance in these prehistoric trysts, suggesting that interbreeding was mostly between male Neanderthals and female humans.

Continue reading...

© Photograph: Anthony Lynn/Alamy

© Photograph: Anthony Lynn/Alamy

© Photograph: Anthony Lynn/Alamy

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