[SkyPilot]

So you are going to explain to me first how you have absolutely proven what Neanderthal DNA looks like, how it was collected, how you arrived at the notion that this DNA sample is what you say it is, and where you obtained this DNA to compare it to, correct?

Therefore, extracting DNA from any hominins older than Neanderthals and Homo sapiens is currently impossible.

That's OK. We'll just "fill in the gaps" right?

That alone puts the entire argument on sandy soil.

And then we can announce to everyone our vaunted "findings" and if someone questions them, here comes the attack.

[AntiGuv]

Thank you for making clear that you do not. I expected that you had an explanation for the absence of Neanderthal mtDNA in modern human DNA sequences only slightly more so than I expected you would feel appropriately inane for your posts. I have confidence, however, that others will more than compensate by feeling your inanity for you. Have a g'day!

[AntiGuv]

And I must say, I am honestly laughing out loud that you posted a link that drills my point home.

[FreePaul]

I don't have an opinion in this debate. I do, however, have some concerns about DNA evidence. Based on recent problems in the Houston Police Department crime lab it seems that DNA can prove whatever someone wants. Maybe there are others who are competent in DNA testing.

[mlc9852]

"And then we can announce to everyone our vaunted "findings" and if someone questions them, here comes the attack."


No surprise, is it? You have dared question "science"!