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Scientists have discovered ancient DNA that could change prehistory forever

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Scientists have discovered ancient DNA that could change prehistory forever

Here’s what you’ll learn after reading this story: An ancient bone fragment discovered in Crimea’s Starosele Cave changes our view of how and where Neanderthals migrated. The fragment, now known as Star 1, is genetically similar to Neanderthal remains previously found in eastern Siberia. Links with Neanderthals thousands of miles to the east and west … Read more

Scientists reconstruct the face of a 10 500 -year -old woman using DNA

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Scientists reconstruct the face of a 10 500 -year -old woman using DNA

Sign up at CNN’s Wonder Theory Science Ballout. Browse the universe with news about charming discoveries, scientific achievements and more; Researchers studying the remains of a prehistoric woman who lived about 10,500 years ago, which are now in Belgium, created her facial reconstruction using ancient DNA. A team led by scientists at the University of … Read more