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179 | David Reich on Genetics and Ancient Humanity

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Exploring Human Ancestry and Species Classification

This chapter delves into the evolutionary journey of modern humans, examining our connections with ancient groups like Neanderthals and Denisovans. It also discusses recent findings in ancient DNA that challenge standard species classifications and enhance our understanding of human genetic diversity.

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