The Fossil of a Male Hominin Is Discovered,and It Appears

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Essay

The fossil of a male hominin is discovered,and it appears to share traits with both humans and Neanderthals.What could mitochondrial-DNA sequencing and whole-genome DNA sequencing tell you about the fossil's parents?

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