The Mysterious Other

A new branch of the hominin evolutionary bush uncovered by Nature may have coexisted with modern humans and Neandertals.

Written byRazib Khan

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Last week Naturepublished a paper which may have found a new 'branch' of the hominin evolutionary bush which may have been coexistent which modern humans and Neandertals. I recommend The Atavism, Carl and John Hawks on this story. Interesting times.

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