Homo Naledi: Why No DNA?

Posted by Roberto Peron on June 15, 2017
Posted in: Ancient Man, Genetics. 1 Comment

So the most recent analysis of H. naledi found in South Africa puts this species as coexisting with modern humans. Why am I not hearing anything about attempts to gather DNA from some of these fossils? Surely if this species is so recent then there will be viable DNA.  Just a question I’m throwing out there for your consideration.

“Neo” (Homo naledi)

 

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