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Neanderthals Preferred Modern Human Women
Filed: Feb 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Research shows Neanderthal males favored mating with modern human females.
WHO: Alexander Platt, Daniel N. Harris, Sarah Tishkoff
WHAT: Study on Neanderthal and modern human mating patterns
WHEN: Feb 26, 2026 at 6:16 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To understand genetic compatibility and mating preferences
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