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Neanderthals, Humans Interbred—First Solid DNA Evidence -Most of us have some Neanderthal genes
nationalgeographic ^ | May 6, 2010 | Ker Than

Posted on 05/07/2010 12:04:44 PM PDT by JoeProBono

The next time you're tempted to call some oaf a Neanderthal, you might want to take a look in the mirror.

According to a new DNA study, most humans have a little Neanderthal in them—at least 1 to 4 percent of a person's genetic makeup.

The study uncovered the first solid genetic evidence that "modern" humans—or Homo sapiens—interbred with their Neanderthal neighbors, who mysteriously died out about 30,000 years ago.

What's more, the Neanderthal-modern human mating apparently took place in the Middle East, shortly after modern humans had left Africa, not in Europe—as has long been suspected.

"We can now say that, in all probability, there was gene flow from Neanderthals to modern humans," lead study author Ed Green of the University of California, Santa Cruz, said in a prepared statement.

That's no surprise to anthropologist Erik Trinkhaus, whose skeleton-based claims of Neanderthal-modern human interbreeding—previously contradicted with DNA evidence—appear to have been vindicated by the new gene study, to be published tomorrow in the journal Science.

"They've finally seen the light ... because it's been obvious to many us that this happened," said Trinkaus, of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, who wasn't part of the new study.

Trinkhaus adds that most living humans probably have much more Neanderthal DNA than the new study suggests.

"One to 4 percent is truly a minimum," Trinkaus added. "But is it 10 percent? Twenty percent? I have no idea."


TOPICS: Science; Society
KEYWORDS: cromags; dna; genes; godsgravesglyphs; helixmakemineadouble; jpb; neandertal; neandertals; neanderthal; neanderthals
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1 posted on 05/07/2010 12:04:44 PM PDT by JoeProBono
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To: JoeProBono

is that his dick showing?


2 posted on 05/07/2010 12:05:30 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom sarc ;))
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To: JoeProBono

IBTHTP.


3 posted on 05/07/2010 12:06:05 PM PDT by Cyber Liberty (Build a man a fire; he'll be warm for a night. Set a man on fire; he'll be warm the rest of his life)
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To: JoeProBono

40%, because that is the percentage of Democrats.


4 posted on 05/07/2010 12:06:09 PM PDT by NewSlavery (uote)
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5 posted on 05/07/2010 12:06:26 PM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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To: JoeProBono

I say the biggest neanderthal is in the White House. And I’m not talking about Barack.


6 posted on 05/07/2010 12:06:33 PM PDT by Lucky9teen (I'll just say the 2nd amendment to the Constitution is there for a reason!)
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To: JoeProBono

RACIST!!!


7 posted on 05/07/2010 12:06:42 PM PDT by NMEwithin
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To: Lazamataz

It sounds like an ancient relative of your “Hit It” with a Neanderthal... ;-)


8 posted on 05/07/2010 12:07:32 PM PDT by ConservativeMind (Hypocrisy: "Animal rightists" who eat meat & pen up pets while accusing hog farmers of cruelty.)
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To: JoeProBono

“modern” humans—or Homo sapiens—interbred with their Neanderthal neighbors...”

Sure, it’s so easy even a caveman could do it.


9 posted on 05/07/2010 12:07:48 PM PDT by SMARTY ("Communism is a dead letter". Ortega y Gasset)
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To: JoeProBono

IBTHTP


10 posted on 05/07/2010 12:08:01 PM PDT by Pan_Yan (The Constitution. How quaint.)
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To: JoeProBono

Ooo, I like hairy men! I can see the attraction between the two species. Tee-hee.


11 posted on 05/07/2010 12:08:43 PM PDT by DallasDeb (USAFA '06 Mom)
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12 posted on 05/07/2010 12:10:50 PM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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To: al baby

I have heard that neanderthal chicks were hot. No homo in this homosapien.


13 posted on 05/07/2010 12:11:24 PM PDT by equalitybeforethelaw
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To: JoeProBono

IB4THTP!


14 posted on 05/07/2010 12:11:31 PM PDT by stefanbatory (Weed out the RINOs! Sign the pledge. conservativepledge.org)
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To: al baby

He’s just texting his sweethang on his blackberry. We’ll look like that after the reign of King Obama..


15 posted on 05/07/2010 12:11:45 PM PDT by Errant
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To: SunkenCiv
Of interest?

"What's more, the Neanderthal-modern human mating apparently took place in the Middle East, shortly after modern humans had left Africa, not in Europe—as has long been suspected."

16 posted on 05/07/2010 12:11:48 PM PDT by James C. Bennett
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To: null and void; Jersey Republican Biker Chick; Hoodlum91; Tax-chick

We knew this


17 posted on 05/07/2010 12:12:24 PM PDT by Shimmer1 (When life hands you lemons, ask for tequila and salt)
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To: DallasDeb


My cave woman mom ...
18 posted on 05/07/2010 12:12:28 PM PDT by Scythian
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To: Cyber Liberty

19 posted on 05/07/2010 12:14:33 PM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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So we have 95% if the DNA of a Chimpanzee and 1-4% of a Kneeanderthol. This does not compute.
20 posted on 05/07/2010 12:14:48 PM PDT by mountainlion (concerned conservative.)
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