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Neanderthal DNA doesn't prove prehistoric romance with Homo sapiens
Headlines claiming Neanderthal men "preferred" Homo sapiens women are misleading — the actual genetic research only shows an uneven pattern of DNA inheritance. That pattern could be explained by biology, migration routes or social organisation rather than prehistoric attraction. Archaeological evidence suggests Neanderthal women may have moved between communities, offering a more nuanced explanation for the genetic disparity.
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