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DECEMBER 27, 2024

Distribution of Bell Beaker-derived and Yamnaya-derived ancestry proportions obtained from the IBD admixture model. DOI: 10.1101/2024.12.02.626332 The Genetic Story of Two Migrations By analyzing 314 ancient genomes, researchers identified two distinct expansions of steppe ancestry into the Mediterranean.

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JANUARY 18, 2025

In the 8th century CE, the Avars—an enigmatic group with roots in the East Asian steppes—settled in Central Europe, weaving a tapestry of cultural cohesion amid genetic diversity. Their findings reveal an intriguing story of cultural integration despite distinct genetic divides.

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APRIL 2, 2025

This ancient group shares ancestry with the 15,000-year-old foragers of Taforalt Cave in Morocco, associated with the Iberomaurusian culture. Neandertal DNA and the Origins of North African Ancestry Another striking discovery concerns the presence of Neandertal DNA in the Takarkori individuals. Hollfelder, N., 1 Salem, N.,

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MARCH 31, 2025

This model suggests that the interplay between migrating early farmers and indigenous hunter-gatherers—characterized by competition, cooperation, and cultural exchange—was instrumental in the spread of agricultural practices.​ Instead, there was a prolonged period of coexistence and genetic admixture. Mallick, S.,

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

These results suggest that Neanderthals and modern humans coexisted and exchanged genes during a time shaped by profound environmental shifts and cultural advancements, such as technological innovation and the adaptation to diverse habitats. The Genomic Landscape of Neanderthal Ancestry in Present-Day Humans Authors : Sankararaman, S.,

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

These findings offer a new perspective on human population stability and cultural evolution in southern Africa. The Oakhurst site, which dates back over 12,000 years, provides a unique opportunity to explore southern Africa's genetic and cultural history. Oakhurst rock shelter, original excavation by Goodwin 1932-1935.

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MARCH 11, 2025

The remains, which include both Homo sapiens and Neanderthals, suggest a level of cultural exchange that challenges old narratives about the nature of their relationship. If Neanderthals and early Homo sapiens shared burial practices, it suggests that their interactions may have included a level of mutual respect and cultural exchange.

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