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Neanderthals: New genomes challenge genetic decline theory

Genomes from late Neanderthals in Europe reveal unexpected diversity.

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The fact

This finding contradicts the hypothesis of genetic decline as a cause of their extinction.

Researchers are now reassessing environmental and cultural factors.

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Cette découverte pourrait réorienter les recherches sur les causes de l’extinction de Néandertal, en privilégiant des facteurs externes comme les changements climatiques ou la compétition avec *Homo sapiens*.

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