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Neanderthals 'Not Close Family'


From the BBC -

'The Neanderthals were not close relatives of modern humans and represent a single species quite distinct from our own, scientists say.
3D comparisons of Neanderthal, modern human and other primate skulls confirm theories that the ancient people were a breed apart, the researchers report.

Others claim Neanderthals contributed significantly to the modern gene pool. '


Those scientists just can't seem to agree on Neanderthals. Full story at -

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3431609.stm
Chris Collyer Posted by Chris Collyer
27th January 2004ce
Edited 28th January 2004ce

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