The sequencing of mitochondrial DNA from Neanderthal fossil bone is a terrific achievement. Among the conclusions to be drawn from the data is that there was a period of more than 500,000 years during which Neanderthals and the line leading to modern humans evolved independently.
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Ward, R., Stringer, C. A molecular handle on the Neanderthals. Nature 388, 225–226 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1038/40746
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