Researchers from the University of York have helped to solve an archaeological dispute - confirming that Neanderthals were responsible for producing tools and artifacts previously argued by some to be exclusively in the realm of
modern human cognitive abilities.
Not exact matches
Genome - Seeking Stone Tools By this time — more than 100,000 years ago — Neanderthals and
modern humans had advanced
cognitive abilities, indicated by the complexity of their tools and hunting strategies.
Because scientists know Neandertals and
modern humans mated with each other, «is it possible that the «
modern» DNA these late Neandertal groups picked up included genes for enhanced
cognitive abilities?»
Although these cavemen did not have higher - order
cognitive abilities as as we do, their cellular and metabolic needs were likely similar to that of
modern, active
humans.