Late Neandertal DNA Study Strengthens Human Role in Extinction Suspicions

A large study of late Neanderthal DNA suggests a significant role for humans in the species’ extinction. The research indicates that human intelligence was a key factor in the decline of Neanderthals, potentially through competition for resources or other interactions. This discovery challenges previous assumptions about the causes of Neanderthal extinction.

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