Surprising diversity found among Europe's last Neanderthals

Phys.org Tuesday 23 June 2026, 20:20 UTC 1 min read

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A new study published in Nature provides the most detailed picture to date of Neanderthal diversity in Western Europe shortly before their extinction.

Europe (LOCATION) Nature (ORG) Neanderthal (ORG) Western Europe (LOCATION)

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