Some humans continued hunting and gathering for thousands of years after farming changed the world

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For a long time, many people believed that farming spread quickly across Europe and replaced hunting and gathering almost everywhere. A new study now shows that this was not always the case.

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“This study has also brought to light the crucial role played by women in the transmission of knowledge from the incoming farming communities to the local hunter-gatherers,” noted study co-author Dr. Maria Pala.

“Thanks to ancient DNA studies we cannot only uncover the past but also give voice to the invaluable but often overlooked role played by women in shaping human evolution.”