• Episode 75: Ancient DNA | Humans and Neanderthals

  • Feb 17 2025
  • Length: 49 mins
  • Podcast

Episode 75: Ancient DNA | Humans and Neanderthals

  • Summary

  • Recent genetics studies have shown that ancient Humans and Neanderthals coexisted around 50,000 years ago for approximately 7,000 years. There is evidence of these different human species mixing and having offspring. Around 2-4% of modern humans can be traced back to Neanderthals.

    This is the story of Humans and Neanderthals.

    Our special guests:

    Our special guest is Associate Professor Bastien Llamas who is affiliated with the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA.

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