Understanding Our History: The Genetic Impact of Neanderthals and Early Humans.
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Scientists studied old genes to find out when humans and Neanderthals met. They found out that humans and Neanderthals likely mixed around 45,000 years ago.
Humans came from Africa a long time ago and moved to other places like Europe. There they met Neanderthals and had babies, which changed our genes a little.
Scientists looked at a skull from a woman found in the Czech Republic and bones from Germany. These old pieces showed that humans and Neanderthals mixed around 45,000 years ago.
Another study found that Neanderthal genes helped humans survive outside Africa. These genes helped with things like our immune system and how our bodies use energy.
Today, some of our features, like skin and hair color, come from Neanderthals. Learning more about old genes helps us understand where we came from.
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When did humans and Neanderthals likely mix?
Humans and Neanderthals likely mixed around 45,000 years ago.
Where did humans come from?
Humans came from Africa a long time ago.
How did Neanderthal genes help humans?
Neanderthal genes helped humans survive outside Africa, including our immune system and energy use.
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