DNA results are in: Early humans and Neanderthals made babies together
Scientists have discovered that Homo sapiens -- that's us -- made more babies with archaic humanlike species than initially thought. That sexual history has left a mark on the human genome, possibly influencing our immune systems and metabolism, according to a new study published in the journal of Science.Scientists analyzed the genetic information of more than 1,500 people from all around the world and determined that ancestors of modern humans interbred with Neanderthals and Denisovans.They le..>> view originalMicrosoft Says Hiring Go-go Dancers At Xbox Party Was Wrong
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Saturday, March 19, 2016
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