ISSN 1662-4009 (online)

ey0020.12-4 | Genetics | ESPEYB20

12.4. Genetic insights into the social organization of Neanderthals

L Skov , S Peyregne , D Popli , LNM Iasi , T Deviese , V Slon , EI Zavala , M Hajdinjak , AP Sumer , S Grote , A Bossoms Mesa , D Lopez Herraez , B Nickel , S Nagel , J Richter , E Essel , M Gansauge , A Schmidt , P Korlevic , D Comeskey , AP Derevianko , A Kharevich , SV Markin , S Talamo , K Douka , MT Krajcarz , RG Roberts , T Higham , B Viola , AI Krivoshapkin , KA Kolobova , J Kelso , M Meyer , S Paabo , BM Peter

Brief summary: Genomic information (nuclear, Y-chromosome and mitochondrial DNA data) of 13 Neanderthals from two neighboring caves in Siberia have been analysed to infer their social community organization. The data show greater diversity of maternal lineages, which is best explained by female-biased migration between communities.This study is fascinating as it illustrates what information can be gained with genetic data and analysis beyond the medical ...