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January 2019 PMID 30478305

Multiple episodes of interbreeding between Neanderthal and modern humans.

Fernando A Villanea, Joshua G Schraiber

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What people are saying

The participants show strong agreement with the idea of multiple interbreeding events, citing examples such as 'several episodes' and 'gradual evolution,' while expressing keen interest through references to recent genomic studies and intriguing questions about species definitions, indicating engagement with the complexities of human ancestry research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree with the idea that multiple interbreeding events occurred between Neanderthals and modern humans, emphasizing the evidence of complex interactions.

InterestHigh interest

The posts display high interest, referencing recent genomic studies and broader implications of human evolutionary history.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussions involve some participation in explaining concepts and sharing examples, but largely remain at a surface level.

ImpactModerate impact

While the conversations highlight important facets of human ancestry, the overall impact on public understanding or scientific consensus appears moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • The text explains that Neanderthals and modern humans interbred over a period of more than 30,000 years after humans migrated out of Africa, leaving genetic evidence of this interbreeding in modern non-African populations.
  • It highlights that East Asians have a higher percentage of Neanderthal DNA (1220% more) compared to Europeans, and explores different models to explain this pattern, such as multiple interbreeding events rather than just a single one.
  • Using advanced analysis methods, the study suggests that a single admixture event can't explain the data, and that humans likely experienced multiple episodes of gene flow with Neanderthals, indicating a more complex history of interaction than previously thought.]
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Michele Zani
@micspin72 · X

@DongNguyeb @trwherrmann @Twitter @fgomsan Recent genomics studying are showing that we have a large portion of neanderthal genetics in common as also site evidences show interbreeding for millennia. It was most probably a gradual evolution as from TURP to AEEP ☺️. https://t.co/5uRxKIx91S

Oct 23, 2022 · 2 likes · 374 followers View post →
Trevor Warner
@trevorw1953 · X

Multiple episodes of interbreeding between Neanderthal and modern humans https://t.co/KFWj8YJlGK

Dec 31, 2022 · 8,663 followers View post →

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Trevor Warner
@trevorw1953 · X

Multiple episodes of interbreeding between Neanderthal and modern humans https://t.co/KFWj8YJlGK

Dec 31, 2022 · 8,663 followers View post →
Michele Zani
@micspin72 · X

@DongNguyeb @trwherrmann @Twitter @fgomsan Recent genomics studying are showing that we have a large portion of neanderthal genetics in common as also site evidences show interbreeding for millennia. It was most probably a gradual evolution as from TURP to AEEP ☺️. https://t.co/5uRxKIx91S

Oct 23, 2022 · 2 likes · 374 followers View post →
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@thorcs1 · X

@ClownPlut @Mylestring Otro ejemplo más cercano. Neandertales y humanos modernos tuvieron varios eventos de entrecruzamiento. De acuerdo a la definición de especie, ¿por qué no son dos especies diferentes? https://t.co/QG7UJv4bvI

Apr 30, 2021 · 63 followers View post →