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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Several attempts have failed so far.
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Right, because if they did extract DNA, it would show that the Naledi specimens are Pan paniscus, not Homo. And then it would all start to explode in their face, ’cause paranthropines are not Homo either, they’re Gorilla. And paleoanthropologists just can’t go bone hunting in Africa and not come home with direct human ancestry. That is the only reason why DNA cannot be extracted from the Naledi specimens.
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I tend to agree with you Christian. As I’ve said before I think we might have a few of our skulls mixed up with those of prehistoric gorillas and apes. Thank you for your comment and insight.
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