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Neanderthal Genome to be Sequenced

Posted by timothy on from the needs-chunkier-chromatograph dept.

Aneurysm writes "A project launched by the Max-Planck Institute of Evolutionary Anthropology will sequence the genome of Neanderthal man. The sequencing project may find out important information, such as whether they cross-bred with modern humans. Previous DNA tests have tested this theory, and found it unlikely. Could this be the start of a Pleistocene park?"

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  1. Bush vs. Neanderthal by beowulfy · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Well, it looks like we are well on our way to be able to do a comparative study to find out who is more closely related to a modern, intelligent human being; George W. or the Neanderthal man. My bets are on the Neanderthal...

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  2. Re:White House shows interest by lawpoop · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Because left-wingers find jabs at right-wingers funny; while right-wingers lack the intelligence and sophistication to understand a clever jab ;)

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