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David Reich - How One Small Tribe Conquered the World 70,000 Years Ago

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Rethink the Model to Reassemble Insights

A fresh perspective on established models can reveal new connections and insights, particularly in understanding genetic interactions such as the gene flow between humans and Neanderthals. The specifics of this gene flow remain ambiguous, often thought to have occurred in regions like the Near East or Western Eurasia, while the modern human lineage likely resided predominantly in sub-Saharan Africa for a significant duration, potentially up to 500,000 years. This demonstrates the importance of re-evaluating existing frameworks and considering alternative relationships to enhance our understanding of human ancestry.

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