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https://www.newscientist.com/article/2517239-when-we-interbred-with-neanderthals-they-were-usually-the-fathers/
When we interbred with Neanderthals, they were usually the fathers | New Scientist
Mar 4, 2026 - Genetic evidence hints that there was a strong bias for male Neanderthals and female humans to mate, rather than any other combination
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https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/neanderthals/humans-and-neanderthals-interbred-but-it-was-mostly-male-neanderthals-and-female-humans-who-coupled-up-study-finds
Humans and Neanderthals interbred — but it was mostly male Neanderthals and female humans who...
Feb 26, 2026 - A preference for pairings between male Neanderthals and female Homo sapiens may answer the question of why there are "Neanderthal deserts" in human chromosomes.
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https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/humans-neanderthals-interbred-where-zagros-mountains-rep/
Scientists Find the Likeliest Place Where Neanderthals and Modern Humans Interbred
Mar 30, 2026 - In the heart of the Zagros Mountains, ancient humans crossed paths with Neanderthals.
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