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Selects: What Happened to the Neanderthals?

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The Neanderthal Connection

This chapter explores the landmark sequencing of the Neanderthal genome and its implications for understanding human ancestry. It discusses the complexities of human-Neanderthal interactions, highlighting factors like potential interbreeding and environmental impacts on Neanderthal extinction.

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