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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maddie Burakoff

Ancient DNA gives rare snapshot of Neanderthal family ties

Bence Viola

A new study suggests Neanderthals formed small, tightknit communities where females may have traveled to move in with their mates.

The research used genetic sleuthing to offer a rare snapshot of Neanderthal family dynamics — including a father and his teenage daughter who lived together in Siberia more than 50,000 years ago.

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