Scientists Sequenced the DNA of the ‘Last Neanderthal’—and It Alters Human History
As such, he named the Neanderthal Thorin after the Tolkien character. “Thorin in the Hobbit is one of the last dwarf kings ...
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Scientists find a new Neanderthal population that stayed completely isolated for 50,000 years
In 2015, during an excavation at the site, a remarkable find was made: the partial remains of a Neanderthal individual. He was dubbed “Thorin,” a reference to a Tolkien character in the Lord ...
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New DNA study reveals strong genetic link between French and Gibraltar Neanderthals, spotlighted in ARTE documentary
A recently published scientific paper has confirmed the close genetic links between a Neanderthal population in the Rhone ...
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Gibraltar Neanderthals feature in European documentary following new study
Following from these results, the European TV Culture Channel, ARTE, has produced a documentary on Thorin and its discovery. Based in Strasbourg, ARTE has a monthly viewing of around 6.6 million. The ...
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Fossilized Neanderthal Thorin (IMAGE)
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Human Evolution
New research traces the genetic underpinnings of the enzyme amylase, which helps humans digest starches and sugars Sarah Kuta A new study, based on the remains of a Neanderthal nicknamed Thorin ...
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Scientists discovered a unique line of Neanderthals and it's helping solve the mystery of humanity's last great extinction
Scientists are one step closer to solving the mystery of humanity's last great extinction: why the Neanderthals died off. The Neanderthals are our closest ancient human relatives. But around ...
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Neanderthal 'skeleton' is first found in a decade
Researchers have described the first "articulated" remains of a Neanderthal to be discovered in a decade. An articulated skeleton is one where the bones are still arranged in their original positions.
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The Neanderthal in us
If your recent ancestry lies outside of Africa, you can safely assume that you carry some Neanderthal DNA. Human origins expert Professor Chris Stringer discusses what this Neanderthal inheritance may ...
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Bringing a Neanderthal to life: the making of our model
Standing proud in the Museum's Human Evolution gallery are two of the most scientifically accurate reconstructions that exist of a Neanderthal and early modern human. Find out how these lifelike ...
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75,000-Year-Old Female Neanderthal from Cave Where Species Buried Their Dead May 1, 2024 — A new documentary has recreated the face of a 75,000-year-old female Neanderthal whose flattened skull ...