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Earlier groups of humans could have also been genocided by the later migration waves which would explain why they left no trace in modern populations. Although
by blfr 5y ago
Earlier groups of humans could have also been genocided by the later migration waves which would explain why they left no trace in modern populations. Although this is less likely for women.
- jleyank 5y agoLow populations increased the likelihood that new wave n brought a disease that wiped out new wave n-1. We saw that with European arrival into the Americas. And 2% Neanderthal dna might be all that is noticeable as humans are 98-99% similar to chimps.