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Fossilized Bone of Neanderthal With 'Down Syndrome' Challenges Ideas of Prehistoric Care


The discovery of a Neanderthal child with what appeared to be significant health complications indicative of Down syndrome has swayed debate over the origins of communal healthcare within our species.

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