Alex Carson
Did you know that most people outside of Africa still carry 1% to 2% Neanderthal DNA? Did you know that modern humans and Neanderthals interbred not just once but multiple times over a span of nearly 200,000 years?
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 – Intro
01:02 – Mapping 200,000 Years of Interbreeding
03:56 – Rethinking Neanderthal Stereotypes
06:29 – Pinpointing When and Where Interbreeding Happened
08:28 – What Neanderthal DNA Means for Us Today
09:47 – Outro
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In this video, we explore groundbreaking new research from Princeton University and other leading institutions that reveals when and how Neanderthals and ancient humans crossbred. Using advanced AI-powered genetic tools like IBDmix, researchers have identified three major waves of interbreeding between the two groups, occurring approximately 200,000 to 250,000 years ago, 100,000 to 120,000 years ago, and 50,000 to 60,000 years ago. These discoveries challenge long-held assumptions about human migration, suggesting that modern humans were on the move and interacting with Neanderthals far earlier than previously thought.
We also look at what this interbreeding means for us today. The remnants of Neanderthal DNA influence traits like immunity, skin pigmentation, and metabolism, shaping how our ancestors adapted to new environments. Drawing from archaeological evidence and cutting-edge genetic research, this video paints a vivid picture of humanity’s complex, intertwined history. Through these findings, we see that Neanderthals didn’t simply vanish — they became part of us. This video takes you deep into the science of our shared DNA and the extraordinary story of how humans and Neanderthals shaped each other’s destinies.
New Study Finds When Neanderthals & Ancient Humans Started Cross Breeding
