Neanderthal-Human Mating Bias: X Chromosome Clues
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New research reveals that ancient Neanderthal-human interbreeding was predominantly between male Neanderthals and female humans, explaining the scarcity of Neanderthal DNA on the human X chromosome. A study published in Science found a sixty-two percent surplus of human DNA on the Neanderthal X chromosomes, suggesting mating biases that lasted generations, potentially due to social preferences in early human groups.
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