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Ancient bone may reveal how Neanderthals cared for a child with Down syndrome

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and more. It was revealed that the fossilized ear bone found in a cave in Spain belonged to a Neanderthal child who lived with Down syndrome until the age of 6. The findings suggested that community members… Read More »