Wednesday, January 26, 2011

A Neanderthal-derived X chromosome segment has been found among all contemporary human populations outside of Africa

This indicates a very early admixture between expanding African migrants and Neanderthals prior to or very early on the route of the out-of-Africa expansion that led to the successful colonization of the planet.

Related:

Out of North Africa?

Neandertal admixture, revisiting results after shaken priors

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