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The Neanderthal DNA discovered in Poland's Stajnia Cave is the oldest found in Central-Eastern Europe and indicates genetic links to the Caucasus rather than Western Europe.

PaleogeneticsHuman OriginsAncient EuropeApr 22, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses the discovery of the oldest Neanderthal DNA found in Poland's Stajnia Cave, dating back 80,000 years, which provides new insights into Neanderthal migration and genetic connections to the Caucasus region rather than Western Europe. This finding contributes to the understanding of human origins and ancient European populations.

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The Neanderthal DNA discovered in Poland's Stajnia Cave is the oldest found in Central-Eastern Europe and indicates genetic links to the Caucasus rather than Western Europe.
Parent: Human OriginsEntity: Neanderthal DNASub-entity: Stajnia Cave, PolandImpact: positiveDate: Apr 22, 2026Target: The genetic connections and migration patterns of Neanderthals

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DNA from a Neanderthal tooth found in Poland is 80,000 years old. This is older than other Neanderthal DNA found in Central-Eastern Europe. #NeanderthalDNA, #StajniaCave, #Paleogenetics, #HumanOrigins, #AncientEurope https://newsletter.tf/oldest-neanderthal-dna-poland-cave-80000-years/
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Oldest Neanderthal Group in Central-Eastern Europe Identified from Polish Cave Oldest Neanderthal DNA found in Poland's Stajnia Cave. DNA from 80,000 years ago shows links to Caucasus, not Western Europe. Who is affected? Neanderthal studies. #NeanderthalDNA, #StajniaCave, #Paleogenetics, #HumanOrigins, #AncientEurope https://newsletter.tf/oldest-neanderthal-dna-poland-cave-80000-years/
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#neanderthaldna#stajniacave#paleogenetics#humanorigins#ancienteurope