JOURNAL ARTICLE

DNA pinpoints when humans and Neandertals mated.

  • Published In: Science News, 2025, v. 207, n. 2. P. 28 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: PRILLAMAN, MCKENZIE 3 of 3

Abstract

DNA analyses of ancient and modern Homo sapiens indicate that Neandertals interbred with humans around 47,000 years ago, a more precise timeline than previously thought. Individuals without recent African ancestry can trace 1 to 3 percent of their genetic inheritance to Neandertals, with some genes related to skin color, immunity, and metabolism proving beneficial. The findings suggest a single period of interbreeding between Neandertals and humans, shedding light on our shared genetic history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2025/02, Vol. 207, Issue 2, p28
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:182381831
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