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The nature of modern humans

Recent work in the field of evolutionary anthropology has made it possible to compare modern humans with other related species. Genetic analysis resulted in several new findings. First, despite the length of time for which Homo sapiens and Homo neanderthalensis had developed separately, [1] did take place. Secondly, genes which evolved after modern humans split from Neanderthals are connected with cognitive ability and skeletal [2].

The potential for this line of research to shed light on the nature of modern humans was further strengthened when analysis of a [3] led to the discovery of a new human species.