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The Paleoanthro WeblogMay 31, 2011: Last year the first draft genome for Neandertal nuclear DNA was published. Genetic sequences for mtDNA and nuclear DNA from a finger bone from Denisova in Siberia were also published, showing that the bone had very ancient mtDNA, but belonged to a sister group of the Neandertals. Fascinatingly, it seems that Neandertals made about a 2.5% genetic contribution to all modern non-African humans, and the Denisovan genes made about a 5% contribution to modern Melanesians. Some posts discussing these finds at the Panda's Thumb:Neanderthal/human interbreeding - the old-earth response A Full Genome from Denisova, Siberia Denisovans and the species problem
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Last month the discovery of Australopithecus sediba was announced. I'll be updating the site soon to cover that. In the meantime, check out these articles from the Panda's Thumb: |
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Featured Books
Smithsonian Intimate Guide to Human Origins
An excellent introduction by science writer Carl Zimmer
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