Scientists map Neanderthal genetic code from long-ignored bone fragment

Thursday, November 16, 2006

NEW YORK -- A small bone fragment that scientists initially ignored has produced a bonanza: enough Neanderthal DNA to start mapping the genetic code of the stocky and muscular relative of modern humans, scientists report.

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