Episode 75: Ancient DNA | Humans and Neanderthals
Feb 17, 2025•49 min•Season 6Ep. 75
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Episode description
Recent genetics studies have shown that ancient Humans and Neanderthals coexisted around 50,000 years ago for approximately 7,000 years. There is evidence of these different human species mixing and having offspring. Around 2-4% of modern humans can be traced back to Neanderthals.
This is the story of Humans and Neanderthals.
Our special guests:
Our special guest is Associate Professor Bastien Llamas who is affiliated with the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA.
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