Neanderthal child with Down syndrome lived to age 6, inner ear fossil study suggests

A new study suggests ancient humans provided altruistic care for community members, after finding evidence of Down syndrome in a Neanderthal child.

Neanderthal child with Down syndrome lived to age 6, inner ear fossil study suggests

Neanderthal child with Down syndrome lived to age 6, inner ear fossil study suggests

Neanderthal child with Down syndrome lived to age 6, inner ear fossil study suggests

Neanderthal child with Down syndrome lived to age 6, inner ear fossil study suggests

Neanderthal child with Down syndrome lived to age 6, inner ear fossil study suggests