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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Vishwam Sankaran

First fossil evidence of Down Syndrome in Neanderthals shows compassionate side of human ancestors

Science Advances

Scientists have uncovered the first-ever fossil evidence of Down syndrome in Neanderthals, shedding new light on the human ancestors’ compassion towards vulnerable members of their groups.

Anthropologists studied the skeletal remains of a Neanderthal child – affectionately named Tina – found at a cave in Valencia.

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