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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Adithi Ramakrishnan

Ancient 400,000-year-old teeth reveal early humans mated with ancestor Homo erectus

A groundbreaking analysis of ancient teeth is offering scientists an unprecedented glimpse into the interactions between early human relatives, hundreds of thousands of years ago, and their enduring legacy on our own species.

A recent study has unearthed crucial genetic clues concerning Homo erectus, an ancestor that arose in Africa approximately two million years ago before migrating across the globe to regions including Asia and potentially Europe.

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