Ancient DNA Reveals a Distinct Neanderthal Lineage That Evolved Separately for Over 50,000 Years

Ancient DNA Reveals a Distinct Neanderthal Lineage That Evolved Separately for Over 50,000 Years

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have identified a previously unknown Neanderthal lineage based on DNA from a fossil found in the Grotte Mandrin rock shelter in France. This lineage, belonging to an individual referred to as “Thorin,” reportedly evolved in isolation from other Neanderthal populations for nearly 50,000 years. The…