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Ancient DNA identifies 'early Neanderthals' [View all]
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-35806992The oldest "nuclear DNA" from a human has identified some early representatives of the Neanderthal lineage.
The well-preserved ancient remains from the "Pit of Bones" site in Spain have been known for more than three decades.
They are about 400,000 years old, but their relationships to Neanderthals and other ancient relatives has been hotly debated.
DNA analysis confirms that they lie on the evolutionary line to Neanderthals.
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