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Scientists discovered a unique line of Neanderthals and it's helping solve the mystery of humanity's last great extinction

Neanderthals went extinct 40,000 years ago, and researchers are continuing to find clues about why.Mike Kemp/Getty ImagesScientists found new clues about one of the last living Neanderthals.By sequencing the DNA from one of the Neanderthal's teeth, they discovered a completely new lineage.The DNA indicates recent inbreeding that may help explain why this species went extinct.Scientists are one step closer to solving the mystery of humanity's last great extinction: why the Neanderthals died off.The Neanderthals are our closest ancient human relatives.

 

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