University Place

The Origins of Modern Humans

Special | 56m 59s  | Video has closed captioning.

John Hawks, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, UW-Madison, explores new DNA discoveries that show Neanderthals from Asia and Europe mixed into our ancestors’ gene pool along with a previously unknown group called the “Denisovans.”

Aired: 10/28/14

Rating: TV-G

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