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Neanderthal Interbreeding
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Summary
Neanderthal Interbreeding
refers to the
Genetic Exchange
between Neanderthals and
Anatomically Modern Humans
, which occurred tens of thousands of years ago when their populations overlapped in Europe and Asia. This interbreeding has left a
Genetic legacy
in modern
Non-African human populations
, with about 1-2% of their DNA being of
Neanderthal origin
, influencing traits such as
Immune Response
and
Skin Pigmentation
.
Concepts
Genetic Admixture
Introgression
Paleogenomics
Human Evolution
Ancient DNA
Population Genetics
Hybridization
Gene Flow
Hominin Interbreeding
Neanderthal Genome
Out Of Africa Theory
Evolution Of Homo Sapiens
Relevant Degrees
Physical Anthropology 60%
Genetics and Cytogenetics 40%
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