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Identifying Ancient Interbreeding Episodes in Non-Human Species

The existence of ancient interbreeding episodes, such as those between Neanderthals and Denisovans, raises questions about their prevalence in other species. Detecting such episodes in non-human species, like chimpanzees, is crucial for understanding their evolutionary history. However, identifying these episodes can be challenging due to the degradation of DNA over time and the complexity of genetic analysis.

Science, Biology, Evolution