Svante Pääbo wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for Paleogenomics

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Svante Pääbo has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking contributions to paleogenomics. His research includes sequencing the genomes of Neanderthals, revealing their interbreeding with modern humans, and discovering Denisovans through genomic analysis rather than traditional fossil methods. This work has significantly advanced the understanding of human evolution and the genetic connections between ancient and modern populations. The technical achievements in this field are noteworthy, highlighting the importance of genomic research in uncovering human ancestry.
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Svante Pääbo won this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his foundational work in paleogenimcs. Among other things, he was involved in determining the genomic sequence of Neaderthals, showing they interbred with modern humans before they disappeared, discovering Denisovans (similar to Neaderthals) based on genomic sequence rather than fossil bones. The Denisovans have also been shown to have interbred with modern humans.

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