Thorin — nicknamed after a dwarf in J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" — is also called the "last Neanderthal" because he may ...

The discovery of a Neanderthal named Thorin reveals a previously unknown lineage that diverged from other Neanderthals ...

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Despite its proximity to other groups of Neanderthals and the era’s modern humans, the lineage of the specimen, dubbed ...

A fossil Neanderthal named for a Tolkien character indicates that geographically close groups of the ancient humans didn't ...

Researchers uncover the DNA of Neanderthal "Thorin," revealing genetic isolation and inbreeding within his group.

两个独立的尼安德特人群体曾并存 ...

Sharing the name of a legendary dwarf in J. R. R. Tolkien's classic fantasy novel "The Hobbit," a Neanderthal now known as ...

A new genetic analysis revealed that Thorin’s community was isolated from other groups and diverged from more well-studied ...

Thorin — nicknamed after a dwarf in J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" — is also called the "last Neanderthal" because he may have lived as recently as 42,000 years ago. "Thorin", one of the last ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. "Thorin", one of the last Neanderthals to walk the planet, was part of a previously unknown ...

A fossilized Neanderthal discovered in a cave system in the Rhône Valley, France, represents an ancient and previously ...