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Show Notes
In 2010, scientists discovered that early humans and Neanderthals interbred, impacting modern humans’ circadian rhythms, immune system, and pain perception. However, the reverse gene flow—how humans influenced Neanderthals—remained unclear.
A new study reveals that DNA exchange occurred between the two groups over the last 250,000 years, offering insights into Neanderthal extinction and human migration from Africa.
Guest: Dr. Joshua Akey, Professor at the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics
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