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Andrew Curry

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A tiny ear bone shows a Neanderthal child 140,000+ years ago lived with #DownSyndrome for years, supported by their prehistoric kin. It's the oldest known case of the chromosomal disorder–and powerful evidence for care in the past. www.science.org/content/arti...

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RealTimeMissHavisham's avatar RealTimeMissHavisham @steenyswank.bsky.social
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On The Guardian's most-read list as well. Fascinating implications.
www.theguardian.com/science/arti...

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Isaac Erbele's avatar Isaac Erbele @isaacerbele.bsky.social
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Okay, you caught my attention with "ear bone."

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Mrs Schwarzski's avatar Mrs Schwarzski @mrsschwarzski.bsky.social
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Frankly I’m amazed that we have enough Neanderthal in er ear bones to pull this off!

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Jeremiah McCall (he/him)'s avatar Jeremiah McCall (he/him) @gamingthepast.bsky.social
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