https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ancient-dna-shows-ice-age-europeans-stayed-connected-across-long-distancesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ancient-dna-shows-ice-age-europeans-stayed-connected-across-long-distanceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ancient-dna-shows-ice-age-europeans-stayed-connected-across-long-distances#u161316Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:05:41 +0000Ancient DNA analysis demonstrates that Ice Age Europeans maintained long-distance connections across the continent more than 30,000 years ago. An international research team led by the University of Vienna combined genomic data from rare human remains and cave sediments. The study focuses on Gravettian populations living approximately 34,000 to 25,000 years ago, showing genetic exchanges between eastern and western groups. Specifically, the genome of a prehistoric woman from Isturitz Cave in southwestern France reveals central and eastern European ancestry mixed with her western heritage.Why i