Proteomic analysis of Homo naledi fossils suggests all known specimens may be female
A new study examining ancient dental remains from South African caves has produced a surprising finding about the extinct human relative Homo naledi. Proteomic analysis of the fossil samples detected only female protein markers across all specimens tested. This raises the possibility that every identified Homo naledi individual on record could be female. Researchers are now investigating potential explanations for this unexpected pattern. The findings challenge existing assumptions about the gender distribution within this archaic human species.
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