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To: blam
Neanderthals and humans lived side by side

Interbreeding is why they are no more. Only logical answer.

I still say that is where Down's Syndrome comes from, a throw back of some sort.

49 posted on 09/13/2006 3:09:59 PM PDT by Dustbunny (The BIBLE - Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth)
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To: Dustbunny

Umm, no. Mitochondrial DNA indicates no interbreeding took place. And Down's Syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21, which is caused by nondisjunction in meiosis when the gametes are made. Please, please don't repeat that hurtful and wrong idea again.


50 posted on 09/13/2006 5:49:59 PM PDT by ahayes (My strength is as the strength of ten because my heart is pure.)
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