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Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A November 2020 PMID 33139541

Early life of Neanderthals.

Alessia Nava, Federico Lugli, Matteo Romandini, Federica Badino, David Evans, Angela H Helbling, Gregorio Oxilia, Simona Arrighi, Eugenio Bortolini, Davide Delpiano, Rossella Duches, Carla Figus, Alessandra Livraghi, Giulia Marciani, Sara Silvestrini

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Discussions reflect a neutral-to-mildly interested attitude, as some posters highlight findings like Neanderthals weaning at around 6 months, using descriptive language such as 'study shows' and 'evidence suggests.' The tone is informational, with some technical references, demonstrating moderate depth but not profound impact.

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The posts show mixed reactions, with some supporting the implications of the study, while others remain neutral or skeptical.

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Most discussions express some curiosity about early Neanderthal development, but not an intense interest beyond basic curiosity.

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Posts include mentions of specific details like weaning times and methodological approaches, indicating moderate engagement.

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The overall influence appears limited; discussions are generally informational rather than transformative or urgent.

Abstract in brief

  • Neanderthals and modern humans share similar early life development patterns, including the timing of weaning, with Neanderthals weaning around 5 to 6 months.
  • The study used advanced chemical and structural analyses of teeth from Neanderthals and a modern human to determine these developmental patterns.
  • Findings suggest that Neanderthals had similar metabolic constraints during infancy as modern humans, and late weaning was likely not a factor in their extinction.
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sho(歯科医師)
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日本BLW協会解散の夜にこれをテレビで見る、という（笑） 人類は5万年前から生後6ヶ月で固形食を食べ始めていたという。 ネアンデルタール人が、だ。 想像してみよう。 彼らが洞窟で地べたで生活していたとして。 そこにハイハイし始めた赤ちゃんがいる。 https://t.co/oQvjdVHUE2

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sho(歯科医師)
@sho_el · X

すっげーの出てきたな。 ネアンデルタール人も生後６ヶ月から固形食を食べ始めていた、だと。 さぁ彼らはどんな食べ物をどのようにして食べていたのだろうか。 https://t.co/oQvjdVHUE2

Apr 6, 2025 · 5 likes · 20,865 followers View post →
おやつMaster（考古学のおやつ）
@OyatsuMaster · X

#考古学のおやつ 3/3 →cf. Alessia Nava et al. "Early life of Neanderthals" Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. first published November 2, 2020 [PNAS (@PNASNews)] https://t.co/U0oMK3A6fR

Nov 3, 2020 · 4,255 followers View post →
takeoff
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RT @sho_el: 日本BLW協会解散の夜にこれをテレビで見る、という（笑） 人類は5万年前から生後6ヶ月で固形食を食べ始めていたという。 ネアンデルタール人が、だ。 想像してみよう。 彼らが洞窟で地べたで生活していたとして。 そこにハイハイし始めた赤ちゃんがいる。 h…

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takeoff
@takefund · X

RT @sho_el: 日本BLW協会解散の夜にこれをテレビで見る、という（笑） 人類は5万年前から生後6ヶ月で固形食を食べ始めていたという。 ネアンデルタール人が、だ。 想像してみよう。 彼らが洞窟で地べたで生活していたとして。 そこにハイハイし始めた赤ちゃんがいる。 h…

Apr 6, 2025 · 1 share · 165 followers View post →
sho(歯科医師)
@sho_el · X

日本BLW協会解散の夜にこれをテレビで見る、という（笑） 人類は5万年前から生後6ヶ月で固形食を食べ始めていたという。 ネアンデルタール人が、だ。 想像してみよう。 彼らが洞窟で地べたで生活していたとして。 そこにハイハイし始めた赤ちゃんがいる。 https://t.co/oQvjdVHUE2

Apr 6, 2025 · 8 likes · 1 share · 20,865 followers View post →
sho(歯科医師)
@sho_el · X

すっげーの出てきたな。 ネアンデルタール人も生後６ヶ月から固形食を食べ始めていた、だと。 さぁ彼らはどんな食べ物をどのようにして食べていたのだろうか。 https://t.co/oQvjdVHUE2

Apr 6, 2025 · 5 likes · 20,865 followers View post →
おやつMaster（考古学のおやつ）
@OyatsuMaster · X

#考古学のおやつ 3/3 →cf. Alessia Nava et al. "Early life of Neanderthals" Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. first published November 2, 2020 [PNAS (@PNASNews)] https://t.co/U0oMK3A6fR

Nov 3, 2020 · 4,255 followers View post →
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