Scientists mapping genetic blueprint of Neanderthals
16th Nov 2006, 13:11 GMT
Scientists probing a 38,000-year-old bone fragment may be within two years of deciphering the genetic blueprint of Neanderthals, humanity's prehistoric cousins, according to two studies out Wednesday.
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